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insulated

/ˈɪn.səˌleɪ.tɪd/
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insulated Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Protected or lined with a material that prevents the passage or loss of heat, electricity, or sound.

Example

"She brought an insulated thermos to keep her coffee hot during the morning hike."

2

Shielded or detached from unpleasant realities, outside influences, or external risks.

Example

"Living in a wealthy enclave, the executives remained largely insulated from the economic downturn."

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insularism
insularly
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'insulate', which comes from the Late Latin 'insulatus', meaning 'made into an island', from Latin 'insula' ('island'). The sense shifted from geographical separation to protection against heat, sound, or electricity in the 18th century.

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