insulate — to protect something by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to protect something by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnsəˌleɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insulates herself from modern technology by pretending her smartphone is just a very expensive paperweight.
- The government decided to insulate the economy from external shocks.
- He tried to insulate his coffee cup with ten napkins, creating what looked like a paper sculpture.
insulate
VERB[/ˈɪnsəˌleɪt/]
to protect something by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound
Workers insulate the attic walls with thick foam to keep winter cold outside.
Insulate to stay safe, calculate and regulate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'insulatus', the past participle of 'insulare', meaning 'to make into an island'. This comes from 'insula' meaning 'island', based on the concept of isolating or separating something.
Breakdown
insula (island) + -ate (verb suffix) = insulate; the prefix 'in-' (in/into) +sula (island) + -ate (to make/cause) = to isolate or separate from surroundings
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother insulates herself from modern technology by pretending her smartphone is just a very expensive paperweight.”
“The government decided to insulate the economy from external shocks.”
“He tried to insulate his coffee cup with ten napkins, creating what looked like a paper sculpture.”
“Double-glazed windows help insulate homes from noise pollution.”
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