isolated — far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My WiFi went down and I felt completely isolated from civilization - aka my Instagram followers.
- The research station was isolated in Antarctica for six months.
- After eating garlic pizza, I found myself isolated at the party.
isolated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/]
far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote
The isolated cabin stands alone, miles from any neighbor or road.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'isola' meaning 'island', derived from Latin 'insula'. The word was formed by adding the suffix '-ate' to create a verb meaning 'to make into an island' or 'to separate'.
Breakdown
iso- (island, from Latin insula) + -late (to make/cause) + -ed (past tense/adjective) = isolated
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📝Examples
“My WiFi went down and I felt completely isolated from civilization - aka my Instagram followers.”
“The research station was isolated in Antarctica for six months.”
“After eating garlic pizza, I found myself isolated at the party.”
“The mountain village was isolated from the main road by heavy snow.”
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