isolated

adjective

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

Examples of isolated in a Sentence

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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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025 Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025 Feeling isolated, disconnected, or unsupported by your team can lead to dissatisfaction, even if the job itself is enjoyable. Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Set five years after Jurassic World Dominion (2022), the planet has become inhospitable for dinosaurs, so those that still exist have become isolated to environments in which their breeds once flourished. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for isolated

Word History

First Known Use

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 15 Apr. 2025.

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