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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Stephanie Domas, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Fiercely self-contained, Ka sold vinyl and CDs on his website and through select stores across the U.S. and Europe.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Seasons are also short — just six episodes each — and every season is relatively self-contained.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024
Sure, there were superhero series featuring icons like Batman and Superman, but those movies tended to be self-contained.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 July 2024
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“Self-contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-contained. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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