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isolation

Syllabification: (i·so·la·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌīsəˈlāSHən/

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Definition of isolation

noun

  • the process or fact of isolating or being isolated:the isolation of older people
  • an instance of isolating something, especially a compound or microorganism.
  • [as modifier] denoting a hospital or ward for patients with contagious or infectious diseases.

Phrases

in isolation

without relation to other people or things; separately:environmental problems must not be seen in isolation from social ones

Origin:

mid 19th century: from isolate, partly on the pattern of French isolation

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