Hard Water/Soft Water. Whether a water supply is labelled âsoftâ or âhardâ is dependent on the presence of two highly soluble minerals, calcium and magnesium. From a health standpoint, these minerals have no adverse effects and are, in fact, essential daily nutrients.
freedom - the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints. autonomy, liberty - immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence. autarchy, autarky - economic independence as a national policy.
LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of independence is freedom or control from the influence of others. When kids grow up and move out and start making their own decisions, this is an example ofindependence. the state or quality of being independent; freedom from the influence, control, or determination of another or others.