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independently

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/
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Adjective:independent
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• adverb

1

In a self-reliant manner, without outside help, control, or influence from others.

Example

"By the end of the semester, the students were able to design and conduct their own laboratory experiments independently."

2

Separately or distinctly from another person, thing, or process; without connection or coordination.

Example

"Two research teams working on different continents arrived at the exact same mathematical proof independently."

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