isolates
|i-so-lates|
B2
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪts/
(isolate)
set apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isolate' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'isolato,' where 'isola' meant 'island.'
Historical Evolution
'isolato' transformed into the French word 'isolé,' and eventually became the modern English word 'isolate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make into an island,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to set apart from others.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that has been isolated.
The isolates were studied in the laboratory.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to set apart from others; to place in quarantine or seclusion.
The patient was isolated to prevent the spread of the disease.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42