stand-alone

Needing no support

Stand-alone describes something that functions independently, without requiring connection to or support from other components.

A stand-alone device operates on its own rather than as part of a larger system.

A stand-alone film tells a complete story without requiring knowledge of sequels or prequels.

As a noun, a standalone is such an independent unit: The software works as a standalone or integrates with existing systems.

Also written as one word: standalone.

independent

self-reliant

Able to provide independently

separate · unaffiliated · self-supporting · self-sustaining · self-contained · unattached · distinct · individual · self-made · entrepreneurial

modular

self-contained

Whole without external parts

plug-and-play · turnkey · portable · encapsulated · complete · unified · discrete · interchangeable · prefabricated · unit

isolated

secluded

Set apart, private

detached · separate · cut-off · stranded · marooned · insulated · solitary · sequestered · unconnected · off-grid

software

application

Formal request document

desktop · offline · installed · local · client · native · freeware · shareware · utility · portable

solitary

lone

Existing by itself

individual · unique · one-off · singular · exclusive · sole · only · reclusive · hermitic · unassisted

Opposites
independence/integration

stand-aloneintegrated

Combined into a whole

connected · networked · online · linked · interconnected

completeness/self-sufficiency

stand-alonedependent

Requiring outside support

incomplete · partial · plug-in · interdependent · component

dependency

stand-alonedependent

Requiring outside support

reliant · contingent · subordinate · auxiliary · peripheral

Family

standalone, standalones

Familiarity
Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G