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Meaning of Isolate
The primary meaning of the word "isolate" is to separate or detach something or someone from others.
Definitions
- To separate or detach something or someone from others, physically or socially
- To place or keep someone or something in a separate or solitary position, often for protection or study
- To identify and separate a particular component or substance from a mixture or compound
- To restrict the activity or movement of someone or something, especially in order to prevent the spread of disease
Etymology of Isolate
The word "isolate" comes from the Italian word "isolato", meaning "isolated", which is derived from the Latin word "insula", meaning "island"
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe physical or social separation
Over time, the word has taken on additional meanings, including the scientific sense of separating a component or substance from a mixture
Example Uses
- The doctor decided to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of the disease
- The researcher isolated the gene responsible for the disease
- The company will isolate the faulty component to determine the cause of the problem
- The island was isolated from the mainland by a storm