Word
isolated
Phoneticsiso·lat·ed
US/ˈaɪsəˌɫeɪtəd/
UK/ˈaɪsəlˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01physically separate
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. far away from other places, buildings, or people.
adj. physically detached or remote from others; situated in a location that is difficult to access.
日本語:遠隔※
“The hikers stayed in an isolated cabin deep in the mountains.”
“The village remained isolated for weeks after the heavy snowfall blocked the only mountain pass connecting it to the valley.”
Usage
Often used to describe geographical locations or social states.
Antonyms
02happening once
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. happening only once or very rarely; not part of a pattern.
adj. occurring as a single instance or an exceptional case rather than as part of a broader trend or pattern.
“The police said the crime was an isolated incident and the town was safe.”
“While the software crash was frustrating, the developers insisted it was an isolated occurrence caused by a rare hardware conflict.”
Usage
Commonly collocates with 'incident', 'case', or 'occurrence'.
Synonyms
03medical/scientific
C1 · Advanced Medicine Technical
adj. separated from a larger group or body for study.
adj. referring to a biological or chemical substance that has been extracted or a condition occurring without other symptoms.
“The scientists studied the isolated virus to understand how it spreads.”
“The laboratory analyzed the isolated compound to determine its efficacy against the specific bacterial strain identified in the patient.”
Usage
Used as a technical adjective in biology, chemistry, and clinical medicine.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “isolated” in context.
Adjective
01. isolated area
“The rescue team had difficulty reaching the hikers in such an isolated area.”
adj + noun
02. isolated case
“The police believe the robbery was an isolated case and not part of a larger crime wave.”
adj + noun
03. isolated incident
04. isolated rural
Real-World Examples
“The ocean restricts movement among islands, allowing isolated populations to adapt to different environments and, at times, diverge into new species.” “Polling day was largely peaceful, with queues reported in many areas and only isolated delays.” Etymology
A rendering into English of French isolé.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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