What does "in isolation" mean?

On its own; unaccompanied by, or without reference to, anything else.

What is a synonym for "in isolation"?

Common synonyms include: separately.

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On its own; unaccompanied by, or without reference to, anything else.
"The play, taken in isolation, seems nonsensical, but it is in fact a surreal satire of recent events."

"The play, taken in isolation, seems nonsensical, but it is in fact a surreal satire of recent events."