isolation
|i/so/la/tion|
/ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
separation from others
Etymology
'isolation' originates from French, specifically the word 'isolation,' where 'isoler' meant 'to isolate.'
'isolation' changed from the French word 'isolation' and eventually became the modern English word 'isolation'.
Initially, it meant 'the act of isolating,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being isolated.'
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Noun 1
the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others.
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the disease.
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Noun 2
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated.
The isolation of the virus was a significant breakthrough in medical research.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39