standalone

Meanings

• adjective

  A thing or person that can function independently, without being part of a larger entity or system.

  - "The computer is a standalone device that does not require an internet connection."
  - "My uncle lives in a standalone house in the countryside."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with standalone
alone , molyne , tholomew , chalone

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Variants

List of all variants of standalone that leads to same result
stand-alone , stand-alones , standalone , standalones

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Etymology

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The term 'standalone' is derived from the phrase 'stand alone', which means to exist independently or on its own.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'standalone' was first used in the context of computers in the 1970s.

2. The first standalone computer was developed in the late 1950s by J.C.R. Licklider.

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Related Concepts

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1. independent: A concept closely related to 'standalone'. An independent thing or person is one that is self-governing and not subject to the control of another.

2. autonomous: Another related term, 'autonomous', refers to a self-governing entity, often in the context of technology or artificial intelligence.

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Culture

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In literature, 'standalone' is often used to describe a novel or story that can be read on its own, without being part of a series.

How to Memorize "standalone"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a computer or device that is not connected to any other devices or systems.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'standalone' with the idea of self-sufficiency or independence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym S-T-A-N-D-A-L-O-N-E: Self-sufficient, Thinking, Acting, Nimble, Dependable, Autonomous, Logical, Operational, Necessary, Effective.

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