isolated

[ ahy-suh-ley-tid, is-uh- ]

adjective

1. separated from other persons or things; alone; solitary.

Other Words From

• iso·lated·ly adverb
• semi-iso·lated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of isolated¹

First recorded in 1755–65; equivalent to French isol(é) (from Italian; isolato ) + -ate ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The problem is not isolated to Scotland, which along with England and Wales has a higher proportion of citizens in prison than most other countries in Europe.

From BBC

Or the TCM could be in an isolated chamber, evacuated of air, which is known as a closed system.

From Science Daily

This means that scientists cannot simply use an isolated pre-fusion F protein as a vaccine -- its structure would change too quickly for the immune system to react.

From Science Daily

The study has broader implications for further research to improve the diets of isolated people, including nursing home residents, by personalising aromas to enhance the flavour of their food.

From Science Daily

Different species of seabirds can coexist on small, isolated islands despite eating the same kind of fish.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• confined
• deserted
• detached
• hidden
• lonely
• outlying
• remote
• secluded
• segregated
• unusual