successfully-isolated
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/səkˈsɛsfəli ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/
(isolate)
set apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'isolate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'insulatus,' where 'insula' meant 'island.'
Historical Evolution
'insulatus' 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 or separate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been separated or set apart successfully from others.
The virus was successfully-isolated in the lab.
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Last updated: 2025/06/18 17:24