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Meaning of isolate
The primary meaning of the word "isolate" is to separate or detach something or someone from others.
Etymology of isolate
The word "isolate" originates from the Latin "insulare," meaning to make into an island, and the suffix "-ate," which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical separation, such as quarantine or confinement, as well as social or emotional detachment
Synonyms
separate
detach
disconnect
segregate
seclude
confine
quarantine
insulate
partition
divide
split
disengage
dissociate
disunite
estrange
alienate
set apart
withdraw
retire
sequester
cloister
isolate
dissociate
disentangle
untangle
unravel
undo
disjoin
sunder
cleave
part
dismember
disembark
disembowel
disembarrass
disburden
Definitions
- To separate or detach something or someone from others, either physically or socially
- To place or keep someone or something in a separate or restricted area, often to prevent the spread of disease or to protect from external influences
- To identify or extract a particular component or aspect of something, such as a chemical or a gene
Usage Examples
- The patient was isolated from the rest of the hospital to prevent the spread of infection
- The researcher isolated the gene responsible for the disease
- The island was isolated from the mainland by a storm that destroyed the bridge