self-contained

/ˌˈsɛlf kənˌteɪnd/
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Definitions of self-contained
  1. adjective
    constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
    “the university is like a self-contained city with shops and all amenities”
    synonyms:
    complete
    having every necessary or normal part or component or step
  2. adjective
    in full control of your faculties
    “more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen”
    synonyms: collected, equanimous, poised, self-collected, self-possessed
    composed
    serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
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