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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They are self-contained with all necessary components included.
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John Natale, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
Like the 2024 version of the vampire tale, the original ending of 1922’s Nosferatu was self-contained, as was the only other notable remake of the film, Werner Herzog’s 1979 Nosferatu starring Klaus Kinski.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
They’re self-contained, with a variety of amenities to suit a variety of tastes.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
All systems are self-contained, with power generation capability.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2024
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John Natale, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
Like the 2024 version of the vampire tale, the original ending of 1922’s Nosferatu was self-contained, as was the only other notable remake of the film, Werner Herzog’s 1979 Nosferatu starring Klaus Kinski.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
They’re self-contained, with a variety of amenities to suit a variety of tastes.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
All systems are self-contained, with power generation capability.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Self-contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-contained. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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