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Definition of standalone

standalone

/ˈstændəˌloʊn/
stand · a · lone
Plural:standalones
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standalone Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Able to operate or function independently of other hardware, software, or systems.

Example

"The company released a standalone version of the photo editing application that does not require an internet connection."

2

Complete in itself and not connected to or forming part of a larger series, group, or structure.

Example

"Although the author is famous for her fantasy trilogy, her latest book is a standalone mystery novel."

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• noun

1

A device, software program, creative work, or commercial building that operates or exists independently rather than as part of a larger system or series.

Example

"That novel can be read as a standalone even though it shares a setting with the author's earlier series."

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• Nearby Words

stance
stanch
stand
standalone
standard
standardization
standardize

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Standalone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/standalone
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