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position independent

UK
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
US
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən ˌɪn.dəˈpɛn.dənt/

Translations

position-independentadjective

position independent

UK
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
US
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən ˌɪn.dəˈpɛn.dənt/
Usually used attributively, especially in technical and scientific contexts; the open spelling position independent is also attested.
indépendant de la positionUsage général et technique ; en informatique et en physique.
The sensor is position-independent, so it works at any angle.
Le capteur est indépendant de la position, donc il fonctionne sous n’importe quel angle.
Synonyms
relocatable
location-independent
location-agnostic
position-agnostic
address-independent
address-agnostic
position-neutral
portable
Antonyms
position-dependent
location-dependent
location-specific
address-dependent
absolute

Definitions

position-independentadjective
not dependent on position; having the same effect, value, or behavior regardless of location, placement, or orientation
The sensor is position-independent, so it works at any angle.
(computing, physics) designed or represented so that it does not rely on a specific position in memory, space, or a system
The program uses position-independent code to run correctly after being loaded anywhere in memory.
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