stand-alone

== English == === Alternative forms === standalone === Etymology === From stand +‎ alone. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈstænd.əˌləʊn/ === Adjective === stand-alone (not comparable) Operating, functioning, or existing without additions or assistance; independent; able to be separate or separated; not attached to anything. Synonyms: self-standing, freestanding Not part of a series, or not requiring familiarity with that series. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === stand-alone (plural stand-alones) (rare) A device that can operate on its own, rather than as an accessory for another device. (by extension) Something that is not a part of some series or sequence. Near-synonym: one-off