isolated

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adjective

iso·​lat·​ed ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce isolated (audio)
also ˈi-
Synonyms of isolated
1
: occurring alone or once : unique
2
: sporadic

isolated

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past tense and past participle of isolate entry 1

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Adjective The town remains a very isolated community. The camp is located in an isolated area. The arrest was an isolated incident in his youth. a few isolated cases of vandalism
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For Puig, the opportunity lies in recognizing that consumers don’t experience brands through isolated retail channels. — Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Morning lows are in the mid to low 40s, so any frost would be VERY isolated. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 There is a small chance for isolated Coastal Flood Warnings Wednesday through Thursday if larger surf develops. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 In Hopper’s Nighthawks, the viewer becomes this isolated onlooker, peering in at the fishbowl from the deserted street with no discernible doorway to access this haven of light. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for isolated

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of isolated was in 1763

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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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