insulated — protected by a material that prevents loss of heat, sound, or electricity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: protected by a material that prevents loss of heat, sound, or electricity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnsəˌleɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My coffee mug is so well-insulated that my drink stayed hot for 8 hours - longer than my last relationship!
- The wealthy politician lived such an insulated life that he thought gas cost $2 per gallon.
- The electrician wore insulated gloves to avoid getting shocked.
insulated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪnsəˌleɪtɪd/]
protected by a material that prevents loss of heat, sound, or electricity
The insulated thermos keeps her coffee hot all morning on the snowy hike.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin 'insula', meaning 'island'. The metaphorical sense developed from the geographical isolation of islands surrounded by water, extending to mean the separation or isolation of something from external influences or contact.
Breakdown
insula (island) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action or adjective form).
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📝Examples
“My coffee mug is so well-insulated that my drink stayed hot for 8 hours - longer than my last relationship!”
“The wealthy politician lived such an insulated life that he thought gas cost $2 per gallon.”
“The electrician wore insulated gloves to avoid getting shocked.”
“Her parents kept her so insulated from the real world that she didn't know how to use a washing machine at 20.”
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