self-contained
adjective
self-con·tained
ˌself-kən-ˈtānd 
1
a
: complete in itself : independent
a self-contained machine
a self-contained program of study
b
: built-in
a lectern with a self-contained light fixture
2
a
: showing self-control
b
: formal and reserved in manner
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But Nobody’s Girl floats free, self-assured and self-contained—a true American tragedy.
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Everything here is sealed off, self-contained, almost embalmed.
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The game encouraged competitive streaks, teamwork, and plenty of giggles, with parents noting it was well constructed, self-contained, and easy to store or bring along to grandma’s house.
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Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Everything here is sealed off, self-contained, almost embalmed.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
The game encouraged competitive streaks, teamwork, and plenty of giggles, with parents noting it was well constructed, self-contained, and easy to store or bring along to grandma’s house.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
There’s no installer; the program is entirely self-contained.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-contained
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“Self-contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-contained. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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