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God… independent
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If we want to say that A depends on none but all depends on A. A needs no one but everyone needs A. What is the best word that fits best this trait?
- Independent
- Self-reliant
- Self-sufficient
Let me give my own research that the word 'independent' seems to be covering this particular trait a little less than the other two.
word-request
add a comment |
If we want to say that A depends on none but all depends on A. A needs no one but everyone needs A. What is the best word that fits best this trait?
- Independent
- Self-reliant
- Self-sufficient
Let me give my own research that the word 'independent' seems to be covering this particular trait a little less than the other two.
word-request
2
By A you mean God? (judging from the title)
– Andrew Tobilko
Mar 19 at 10:08
@ Andrew Tobilko yes 'God'
– Zeeshan Siddiqii
Mar 19 at 10:35
None of your three options deal with the second clause "all depends on A". If you want to indicate both that A needs nobody and that everyone needs A then you need another word. Nothing comes to mind immediately but there may be something. Note also that independent would indicate there is no relationship between A and everyone else so it could be considered to negate your second clause rather than just not talk about it.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:54
How about all three? I have no idea why so many people on this site want to reduce large concepts to a single word. It's not always possible.
– only_pro
Mar 19 at 17:39
1
You could say A is indispensable
– solarc
Mar 19 at 18:01
add a comment |
If we want to say that A depends on none but all depends on A. A needs no one but everyone needs A. What is the best word that fits best this trait?
- Independent
- Self-reliant
- Self-sufficient
Let me give my own research that the word 'independent' seems to be covering this particular trait a little less than the other two.
word-request
If we want to say that A depends on none but all depends on A. A needs no one but everyone needs A. What is the best word that fits best this trait?
- Independent
- Self-reliant
- Self-sufficient
Let me give my own research that the word 'independent' seems to be covering this particular trait a little less than the other two.
word-request
word-request
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Zeeshan SiddiqiiZeeshan Siddiqii
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By A you mean God? (judging from the title)
– Andrew Tobilko
Mar 19 at 10:08
@ Andrew Tobilko yes 'God'
– Zeeshan Siddiqii
Mar 19 at 10:35
None of your three options deal with the second clause "all depends on A". If you want to indicate both that A needs nobody and that everyone needs A then you need another word. Nothing comes to mind immediately but there may be something. Note also that independent would indicate there is no relationship between A and everyone else so it could be considered to negate your second clause rather than just not talk about it.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:54
How about all three? I have no idea why so many people on this site want to reduce large concepts to a single word. It's not always possible.
– only_pro
Mar 19 at 17:39
1
You could say A is indispensable
– solarc
Mar 19 at 18:01
add a comment |
2
By A you mean God? (judging from the title)
– Andrew Tobilko
Mar 19 at 10:08
@ Andrew Tobilko yes 'God'
– Zeeshan Siddiqii
Mar 19 at 10:35
None of your three options deal with the second clause "all depends on A". If you want to indicate both that A needs nobody and that everyone needs A then you need another word. Nothing comes to mind immediately but there may be something. Note also that independent would indicate there is no relationship between A and everyone else so it could be considered to negate your second clause rather than just not talk about it.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:54
How about all three? I have no idea why so many people on this site want to reduce large concepts to a single word. It's not always possible.
– only_pro
Mar 19 at 17:39
1
You could say A is indispensable
– solarc
Mar 19 at 18:01
2
2
By A you mean God? (judging from the title)
– Andrew Tobilko
Mar 19 at 10:08
By A you mean God? (judging from the title)
– Andrew Tobilko
Mar 19 at 10:08
@ Andrew Tobilko yes 'God'
– Zeeshan Siddiqii
Mar 19 at 10:35
@ Andrew Tobilko yes 'God'
– Zeeshan Siddiqii
Mar 19 at 10:35
None of your three options deal with the second clause "all depends on A". If you want to indicate both that A needs nobody and that everyone needs A then you need another word. Nothing comes to mind immediately but there may be something. Note also that independent would indicate there is no relationship between A and everyone else so it could be considered to negate your second clause rather than just not talk about it.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:54
None of your three options deal with the second clause "all depends on A". If you want to indicate both that A needs nobody and that everyone needs A then you need another word. Nothing comes to mind immediately but there may be something. Note also that independent would indicate there is no relationship between A and everyone else so it could be considered to negate your second clause rather than just not talk about it.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:54
How about all three? I have no idea why so many people on this site want to reduce large concepts to a single word. It's not always possible.
– only_pro
Mar 19 at 17:39
How about all three? I have no idea why so many people on this site want to reduce large concepts to a single word. It's not always possible.
– only_pro
Mar 19 at 17:39
1
1
You could say A is indispensable
– solarc
Mar 19 at 18:01
You could say A is indispensable
– solarc
Mar 19 at 18:01
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All (independent, self-reliant, self-sufficient) are suitable to say: "A depends on none" or "A needs no one".
However, I am not aware of a word to mean: "all depends on A" or "everyone needs A".
I think the reason there isn't a word to mean "all depends on A" or "all need A" is that its use would be so limited. In contrast, independence/self-reliance/self-sufficiency is used frequently, and thus warrants several different names.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:48
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The technical terms in theology are:
First Cause — as given in another answer, although theologically this does not encompass being more than the "Alpha", the thing that caused everything else, rather than the thing upon which other things' existences continue to depend after creation.
necessary — A necessary being is defined as one that has no cause for existence, and simply must exist by its very nature. Again, however, this does not imply that other things are contingent upon it.
non-contingent — the opposite of contingent, i.e. caused by something else. It's not the same as necessary because non-contingency simply means not depending upon something else for existence; it does not incorporate the notion of existing by definition. A non-contingent thing has no dependence; it however does not necessarily exist.
a se — an older theological term from which aseity is derived, the state of self-causation or self-dependence, a necessary being that is (also) contingent upon nothing more than itself.
Prime Mover or Unmoved Mover — an even older term from Aristotle et al. that encompasses both parts of the question, as the concept here encompasses being the source of all motion (i.e. change and cause, the original term encompassing more than what "motion" does today) in the universe.
I'm not going to even attempt to give more exact definitions. There are millennia of writings on these and exactly what they are, from Aquinas, Anselm, and Aristotle, through Spinoza, to Zappa. ☺
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The normal way of expressing this is to say that God is the first cause (of everything):
[Merriam-Webster]
: the self-created ultimate source of all being
That encompasses all of the meanings you want.
I have a different opinion :) The definition covers everything, except: after being created, everybody / everything / all still depend(s) on A. Or? Of course, we talk strictly about definitions, not about theology, dogma or anything else.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 12:15
@virolino As I've understood it, the implication (in a religious sense) is first cause of everything, past, present, or future. Which means events, but not those things related to free will.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:13
What you just said is totally true. But it does not touch the part with "depends" or "needs" from the original question. Example: A created the stones. (covered, OK) All stones (already created) need A (really?). I hope I clarified what I had in mind.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:17
@virolino Many people (following debate on this) would argue that reality and everything in it would disappear if God ceased to exist. (Should that be possible.) Therefore, everything really is contingent on God.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:20
OK, from this point of view, the definition fits. Thank you.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:28
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Self-Sufficient would be most appropriate as the word clearly describes that A is not dependent on anyone for anything and he alone is sufficient for himself.
I agree with this. Both of the other two allow for circumstances in which A might need something.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:52
Self-sufficient only covers half of what the OP is asking for, which is not only that A isn't dependent, but that everything else is dependent on A.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:50
@MontyHarder I agree, but neither of the words that are suggested describe that aspect (others being dependent on A)
– Bella Swan
Mar 20 at 4:53
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You would say that God is not "independent" (that would suggest that some other entity is trying to politically control him but he does not have to abide by that), but rather is self-sustaining (and additionally that God sustains everything else), for that sort of intrinsic dependency on another being for one's existence and survival.
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All (independent, self-reliant, self-sufficient) are suitable to say: "A depends on none" or "A needs no one".
However, I am not aware of a word to mean: "all depends on A" or "everyone needs A".
I think the reason there isn't a word to mean "all depends on A" or "all need A" is that its use would be so limited. In contrast, independence/self-reliance/self-sufficiency is used frequently, and thus warrants several different names.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:48
add a comment |
All (independent, self-reliant, self-sufficient) are suitable to say: "A depends on none" or "A needs no one".
However, I am not aware of a word to mean: "all depends on A" or "everyone needs A".
I think the reason there isn't a word to mean "all depends on A" or "all need A" is that its use would be so limited. In contrast, independence/self-reliance/self-sufficiency is used frequently, and thus warrants several different names.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:48
add a comment |
All (independent, self-reliant, self-sufficient) are suitable to say: "A depends on none" or "A needs no one".
However, I am not aware of a word to mean: "all depends on A" or "everyone needs A".
All (independent, self-reliant, self-sufficient) are suitable to say: "A depends on none" or "A needs no one".
However, I am not aware of a word to mean: "all depends on A" or "everyone needs A".
answered Mar 19 at 10:13
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I think the reason there isn't a word to mean "all depends on A" or "all need A" is that its use would be so limited. In contrast, independence/self-reliance/self-sufficiency is used frequently, and thus warrants several different names.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:48
add a comment |
I think the reason there isn't a word to mean "all depends on A" or "all need A" is that its use would be so limited. In contrast, independence/self-reliance/self-sufficiency is used frequently, and thus warrants several different names.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:48
I think the reason there isn't a word to mean "all depends on A" or "all need A" is that its use would be so limited. In contrast, independence/self-reliance/self-sufficiency is used frequently, and thus warrants several different names.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:48
I think the reason there isn't a word to mean "all depends on A" or "all need A" is that its use would be so limited. In contrast, independence/self-reliance/self-sufficiency is used frequently, and thus warrants several different names.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:48
add a comment |
The technical terms in theology are:
First Cause — as given in another answer, although theologically this does not encompass being more than the "Alpha", the thing that caused everything else, rather than the thing upon which other things' existences continue to depend after creation.
necessary — A necessary being is defined as one that has no cause for existence, and simply must exist by its very nature. Again, however, this does not imply that other things are contingent upon it.
non-contingent — the opposite of contingent, i.e. caused by something else. It's not the same as necessary because non-contingency simply means not depending upon something else for existence; it does not incorporate the notion of existing by definition. A non-contingent thing has no dependence; it however does not necessarily exist.
a se — an older theological term from which aseity is derived, the state of self-causation or self-dependence, a necessary being that is (also) contingent upon nothing more than itself.
Prime Mover or Unmoved Mover — an even older term from Aristotle et al. that encompasses both parts of the question, as the concept here encompasses being the source of all motion (i.e. change and cause, the original term encompassing more than what "motion" does today) in the universe.
I'm not going to even attempt to give more exact definitions. There are millennia of writings on these and exactly what they are, from Aquinas, Anselm, and Aristotle, through Spinoza, to Zappa. ☺
add a comment |
The technical terms in theology are:
First Cause — as given in another answer, although theologically this does not encompass being more than the "Alpha", the thing that caused everything else, rather than the thing upon which other things' existences continue to depend after creation.
necessary — A necessary being is defined as one that has no cause for existence, and simply must exist by its very nature. Again, however, this does not imply that other things are contingent upon it.
non-contingent — the opposite of contingent, i.e. caused by something else. It's not the same as necessary because non-contingency simply means not depending upon something else for existence; it does not incorporate the notion of existing by definition. A non-contingent thing has no dependence; it however does not necessarily exist.
a se — an older theological term from which aseity is derived, the state of self-causation or self-dependence, a necessary being that is (also) contingent upon nothing more than itself.
Prime Mover or Unmoved Mover — an even older term from Aristotle et al. that encompasses both parts of the question, as the concept here encompasses being the source of all motion (i.e. change and cause, the original term encompassing more than what "motion" does today) in the universe.
I'm not going to even attempt to give more exact definitions. There are millennia of writings on these and exactly what they are, from Aquinas, Anselm, and Aristotle, through Spinoza, to Zappa. ☺
add a comment |
The technical terms in theology are:
First Cause — as given in another answer, although theologically this does not encompass being more than the "Alpha", the thing that caused everything else, rather than the thing upon which other things' existences continue to depend after creation.
necessary — A necessary being is defined as one that has no cause for existence, and simply must exist by its very nature. Again, however, this does not imply that other things are contingent upon it.
non-contingent — the opposite of contingent, i.e. caused by something else. It's not the same as necessary because non-contingency simply means not depending upon something else for existence; it does not incorporate the notion of existing by definition. A non-contingent thing has no dependence; it however does not necessarily exist.
a se — an older theological term from which aseity is derived, the state of self-causation or self-dependence, a necessary being that is (also) contingent upon nothing more than itself.
Prime Mover or Unmoved Mover — an even older term from Aristotle et al. that encompasses both parts of the question, as the concept here encompasses being the source of all motion (i.e. change and cause, the original term encompassing more than what "motion" does today) in the universe.
I'm not going to even attempt to give more exact definitions. There are millennia of writings on these and exactly what they are, from Aquinas, Anselm, and Aristotle, through Spinoza, to Zappa. ☺
The technical terms in theology are:
First Cause — as given in another answer, although theologically this does not encompass being more than the "Alpha", the thing that caused everything else, rather than the thing upon which other things' existences continue to depend after creation.
necessary — A necessary being is defined as one that has no cause for existence, and simply must exist by its very nature. Again, however, this does not imply that other things are contingent upon it.
non-contingent — the opposite of contingent, i.e. caused by something else. It's not the same as necessary because non-contingency simply means not depending upon something else for existence; it does not incorporate the notion of existing by definition. A non-contingent thing has no dependence; it however does not necessarily exist.
a se — an older theological term from which aseity is derived, the state of self-causation or self-dependence, a necessary being that is (also) contingent upon nothing more than itself.
Prime Mover or Unmoved Mover — an even older term from Aristotle et al. that encompasses both parts of the question, as the concept here encompasses being the source of all motion (i.e. change and cause, the original term encompassing more than what "motion" does today) in the universe.
I'm not going to even attempt to give more exact definitions. There are millennia of writings on these and exactly what they are, from Aquinas, Anselm, and Aristotle, through Spinoza, to Zappa. ☺
answered Mar 19 at 12:50
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The normal way of expressing this is to say that God is the first cause (of everything):
[Merriam-Webster]
: the self-created ultimate source of all being
That encompasses all of the meanings you want.
I have a different opinion :) The definition covers everything, except: after being created, everybody / everything / all still depend(s) on A. Or? Of course, we talk strictly about definitions, not about theology, dogma or anything else.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 12:15
@virolino As I've understood it, the implication (in a religious sense) is first cause of everything, past, present, or future. Which means events, but not those things related to free will.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:13
What you just said is totally true. But it does not touch the part with "depends" or "needs" from the original question. Example: A created the stones. (covered, OK) All stones (already created) need A (really?). I hope I clarified what I had in mind.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:17
@virolino Many people (following debate on this) would argue that reality and everything in it would disappear if God ceased to exist. (Should that be possible.) Therefore, everything really is contingent on God.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:20
OK, from this point of view, the definition fits. Thank you.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:28
add a comment |
The normal way of expressing this is to say that God is the first cause (of everything):
[Merriam-Webster]
: the self-created ultimate source of all being
That encompasses all of the meanings you want.
I have a different opinion :) The definition covers everything, except: after being created, everybody / everything / all still depend(s) on A. Or? Of course, we talk strictly about definitions, not about theology, dogma or anything else.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 12:15
@virolino As I've understood it, the implication (in a religious sense) is first cause of everything, past, present, or future. Which means events, but not those things related to free will.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:13
What you just said is totally true. But it does not touch the part with "depends" or "needs" from the original question. Example: A created the stones. (covered, OK) All stones (already created) need A (really?). I hope I clarified what I had in mind.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:17
@virolino Many people (following debate on this) would argue that reality and everything in it would disappear if God ceased to exist. (Should that be possible.) Therefore, everything really is contingent on God.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:20
OK, from this point of view, the definition fits. Thank you.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:28
add a comment |
The normal way of expressing this is to say that God is the first cause (of everything):
[Merriam-Webster]
: the self-created ultimate source of all being
That encompasses all of the meanings you want.
The normal way of expressing this is to say that God is the first cause (of everything):
[Merriam-Webster]
: the self-created ultimate source of all being
That encompasses all of the meanings you want.
answered Mar 19 at 11:03
Jason BassfordJason Bassford
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I have a different opinion :) The definition covers everything, except: after being created, everybody / everything / all still depend(s) on A. Or? Of course, we talk strictly about definitions, not about theology, dogma or anything else.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 12:15
@virolino As I've understood it, the implication (in a religious sense) is first cause of everything, past, present, or future. Which means events, but not those things related to free will.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:13
What you just said is totally true. But it does not touch the part with "depends" or "needs" from the original question. Example: A created the stones. (covered, OK) All stones (already created) need A (really?). I hope I clarified what I had in mind.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:17
@virolino Many people (following debate on this) would argue that reality and everything in it would disappear if God ceased to exist. (Should that be possible.) Therefore, everything really is contingent on God.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:20
OK, from this point of view, the definition fits. Thank you.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:28
add a comment |
I have a different opinion :) The definition covers everything, except: after being created, everybody / everything / all still depend(s) on A. Or? Of course, we talk strictly about definitions, not about theology, dogma or anything else.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 12:15
@virolino As I've understood it, the implication (in a religious sense) is first cause of everything, past, present, or future. Which means events, but not those things related to free will.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:13
What you just said is totally true. But it does not touch the part with "depends" or "needs" from the original question. Example: A created the stones. (covered, OK) All stones (already created) need A (really?). I hope I clarified what I had in mind.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:17
@virolino Many people (following debate on this) would argue that reality and everything in it would disappear if God ceased to exist. (Should that be possible.) Therefore, everything really is contingent on God.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:20
OK, from this point of view, the definition fits. Thank you.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:28
I have a different opinion :) The definition covers everything, except: after being created, everybody / everything / all still depend(s) on A. Or? Of course, we talk strictly about definitions, not about theology, dogma or anything else.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 12:15
I have a different opinion :) The definition covers everything, except: after being created, everybody / everything / all still depend(s) on A. Or? Of course, we talk strictly about definitions, not about theology, dogma or anything else.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 12:15
@virolino As I've understood it, the implication (in a religious sense) is first cause of everything, past, present, or future. Which means events, but not those things related to free will.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:13
@virolino As I've understood it, the implication (in a religious sense) is first cause of everything, past, present, or future. Which means events, but not those things related to free will.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:13
What you just said is totally true. But it does not touch the part with "depends" or "needs" from the original question. Example: A created the stones. (covered, OK) All stones (already created) need A (really?). I hope I clarified what I had in mind.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:17
What you just said is totally true. But it does not touch the part with "depends" or "needs" from the original question. Example: A created the stones. (covered, OK) All stones (already created) need A (really?). I hope I clarified what I had in mind.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:17
@virolino Many people (following debate on this) would argue that reality and everything in it would disappear if God ceased to exist. (Should that be possible.) Therefore, everything really is contingent on God.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:20
@virolino Many people (following debate on this) would argue that reality and everything in it would disappear if God ceased to exist. (Should that be possible.) Therefore, everything really is contingent on God.
– Jason Bassford
Mar 19 at 13:20
OK, from this point of view, the definition fits. Thank you.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:28
OK, from this point of view, the definition fits. Thank you.
– virolino
Mar 19 at 13:28
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Self-Sufficient would be most appropriate as the word clearly describes that A is not dependent on anyone for anything and he alone is sufficient for himself.
I agree with this. Both of the other two allow for circumstances in which A might need something.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:52
Self-sufficient only covers half of what the OP is asking for, which is not only that A isn't dependent, but that everything else is dependent on A.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:50
@MontyHarder I agree, but neither of the words that are suggested describe that aspect (others being dependent on A)
– Bella Swan
Mar 20 at 4:53
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Self-Sufficient would be most appropriate as the word clearly describes that A is not dependent on anyone for anything and he alone is sufficient for himself.
I agree with this. Both of the other two allow for circumstances in which A might need something.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:52
Self-sufficient only covers half of what the OP is asking for, which is not only that A isn't dependent, but that everything else is dependent on A.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:50
@MontyHarder I agree, but neither of the words that are suggested describe that aspect (others being dependent on A)
– Bella Swan
Mar 20 at 4:53
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Self-Sufficient would be most appropriate as the word clearly describes that A is not dependent on anyone for anything and he alone is sufficient for himself.
Self-Sufficient would be most appropriate as the word clearly describes that A is not dependent on anyone for anything and he alone is sufficient for himself.
answered Mar 19 at 10:19
Bella SwanBella Swan
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I agree with this. Both of the other two allow for circumstances in which A might need something.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:52
Self-sufficient only covers half of what the OP is asking for, which is not only that A isn't dependent, but that everything else is dependent on A.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:50
@MontyHarder I agree, but neither of the words that are suggested describe that aspect (others being dependent on A)
– Bella Swan
Mar 20 at 4:53
add a comment |
I agree with this. Both of the other two allow for circumstances in which A might need something.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:52
Self-sufficient only covers half of what the OP is asking for, which is not only that A isn't dependent, but that everything else is dependent on A.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:50
@MontyHarder I agree, but neither of the words that are suggested describe that aspect (others being dependent on A)
– Bella Swan
Mar 20 at 4:53
I agree with this. Both of the other two allow for circumstances in which A might need something.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:52
I agree with this. Both of the other two allow for circumstances in which A might need something.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:52
Self-sufficient only covers half of what the OP is asking for, which is not only that A isn't dependent, but that everything else is dependent on A.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:50
Self-sufficient only covers half of what the OP is asking for, which is not only that A isn't dependent, but that everything else is dependent on A.
– Monty Harder
Mar 19 at 18:50
@MontyHarder I agree, but neither of the words that are suggested describe that aspect (others being dependent on A)
– Bella Swan
Mar 20 at 4:53
@MontyHarder I agree, but neither of the words that are suggested describe that aspect (others being dependent on A)
– Bella Swan
Mar 20 at 4:53
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You would say that God is not "independent" (that would suggest that some other entity is trying to politically control him but he does not have to abide by that), but rather is self-sustaining (and additionally that God sustains everything else), for that sort of intrinsic dependency on another being for one's existence and survival.
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You would say that God is not "independent" (that would suggest that some other entity is trying to politically control him but he does not have to abide by that), but rather is self-sustaining (and additionally that God sustains everything else), for that sort of intrinsic dependency on another being for one's existence and survival.
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You would say that God is not "independent" (that would suggest that some other entity is trying to politically control him but he does not have to abide by that), but rather is self-sustaining (and additionally that God sustains everything else), for that sort of intrinsic dependency on another being for one's existence and survival.
You would say that God is not "independent" (that would suggest that some other entity is trying to politically control him but he does not have to abide by that), but rather is self-sustaining (and additionally that God sustains everything else), for that sort of intrinsic dependency on another being for one's existence and survival.
answered Mar 19 at 17:24
CR DrostCR Drost
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By A you mean God? (judging from the title)
– Andrew Tobilko
Mar 19 at 10:08
@ Andrew Tobilko yes 'God'
– Zeeshan Siddiqii
Mar 19 at 10:35
None of your three options deal with the second clause "all depends on A". If you want to indicate both that A needs nobody and that everyone needs A then you need another word. Nothing comes to mind immediately but there may be something. Note also that independent would indicate there is no relationship between A and everyone else so it could be considered to negate your second clause rather than just not talk about it.
– Eric Nolan
Mar 19 at 15:54
How about all three? I have no idea why so many people on this site want to reduce large concepts to a single word. It's not always possible.
– only_pro
Mar 19 at 17:39
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You could say A is indispensable
– solarc
Mar 19 at 18:01