Independently Of

The phrase “independently of” is used to indicate that something occurs or exists without reliance on, or connection to, another thing.

It often appears in academic writing, technical documentation, and formal speech to emphasize autonomy or separation between concepts, systems, or actions.

Common Usage Examples

• The two experiments were conducted independently of each other.
• Her success was achieved independently of external support.
• This software module operates independently of the main application.

Grammar Note

“Independently of” functions as a prepositional phrase. It should not be confused with “independent of,” which is an adjective phrase (e.g., “a result independent of temperature”). While both convey separation, “independently of” emphasizes the manner or process of acting separately.