Stand-alone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstænd.əˌləʊn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stand-alone is an adjective meaning Not part of a series, or not requiring familiarity with that series.
Meaning
Not part of a series, or not requiring familiarity with that series.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Something that is not a part of some series or sequence.
- Operating, functioning, or existing without additions or assistance; independent; able to be separate or separated; not attached to anything.
- (rare) A device that can operate on its own, rather than as an accessory for another device.
Example Sentences
a stand-alone sequel
Near-synonym: one-off
This standalone will delight and draw readers of Christian romantic suspense like […]
They offer an inexpensive add-on for a computer, or a stand-alone system with all the functions built in.
Word Forms
- standalone
- stand-alones
Synonyms for stand-alone
Depending on context, synonyms include self-standing, freestanding, one-off, complete.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include complete, self-contained, independence, free-living, self-sufficient, independently.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.