independently

6 definitions • 10 examples

without being influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things:

The two scientists both made the same discovery independently, at roughly the same time.

independently of Each part of the organization operates independently of the others.

without taking help or money from other people:

She is proud of the fact that at the age of 90, she still lives independently.

without being controlled or influenced by the government or another organization:

independently of sb/sth The person appointed shall act independently of the Board.

independently examined/verified/tested

done by a small company or organization that is not part of a larger group of companies:

The company operates completely independently.

independently produced/owned/run independently owned bookstores

without being helped or influenced by other people:

work/think independently The survey found that many graduates had difficulty working independently.

He has lived independently since the age of 17.

separately from other things:

Each problem requires different strategies and should be viewed independently.