largely self-contained

Frequency: 7.211.3 per million words

Indicates that something is mostly, but not entirely, independent.

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Examples (10)

  • The remote village had historically been a largely self-contained community, producing most of its own food.
  • The new software module is designed to be largely self-contained, minimizing external dependencies.
  • Despite its small size, the island nation maintained a largely self-contained economy for decades.
  • Her research project was largely self-contained, requiring minimal collaboration with other departments.
  • The apartment unit was advertised as largely self-contained, ideal for a single occupant seeking privacy.
  • This unique ecosystem functions as a largely self-contained environment, with its own intricate food web.
  • After the upgrades, the factory became largely self-contained in its energy production.
  • Modern off-grid homes aim to be largely self-contained in terms of utilities.
  • He preferred a lifestyle that was largely self-contained, valuing independence and solitude.
  • The company's internal development team operates as a largely self-contained unit.