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Definition of isolated

isolated

/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/
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Adverb:isolatedly
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1

Far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote and difficult to reach.

Example

"The researchers stayed in an isolated cabin high in the mountains for several weeks."

2

Having minimal contact or little in common with others; feeling alone and separated from social support.

Example

"Working from home every day made him feel increasingly isolated from his colleagues."

3

Happening or existing only once; single, separate, and not part of a broader pattern or trend.

Example

"The security breach proved to be an isolated incident rather than a systemic failure."

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• Nearby Words

ism
iso
isolate
isolated
isolating
isolation
isolationism

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French 'isolé', which comes from Italian 'isolato', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'insulatus' ('made into an island'), from 'insula' ('island').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Isolated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/isolated
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