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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By shifting the focus from isolated incidents to observable patterns of behavior, organizations can foster a culture where feedback thrives. Sandro Da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025 Deputies believe the shooting was an isolated incident and are asking anyone with information to call 530-749-7777, Option 5. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, as it’s officially known, opened in late 2019 at 3317 Forty Mile Road. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025 This could lead to flash flooding, shallow debris flows over vulnerable burn scars, isolated rockslides, and hazardous travel conditions due slick roads. William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for isolated

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 Mar. 2025.

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