independently

/ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəntli/

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntɫi/

[adverb]

independently

[ADVERB]

without being controlled or influenced by someone or something else

synonyms : severally

on your own; without outside help

Examples

1. He thinks independently and does not conform to societal norms or expectations.

2. When everyone in the group agreed on the idea without questioning it, John reminded them of the proverb great minds think alike, though fools seldom differ, to encourage them to think independently and critically.

3. In 1868, two researchers independently studied a solar eclipse.

4. Our ancestors and ant ancestors evolved legs independently.