isolation
noun
iso·la·tion
ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən 
also ˌi-
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Examples of isolation in a Sentence
the isolation of the mountain community
after the long book tour, the author looked forward to the isolation of his office
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Leaders often report feelings of isolation, which further compounds stress and reduces their ability to find balance.
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Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
The isolation tank, communicating with other species, all of these things had very early roots in (the question) how can this be exploited?
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
By studying the psychological and physiological effects of long-term isolation, scientists are helping pave the way for missions to the moon, Mars and beyond.
—Anastasia Stepanova, Space.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The state has some of the lowest rates of senior isolation and one of the highest percentages of physically active retirees.
Wyoming and South Dakota were both affordable, while South Dakota also ranked fourth in health care.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
The isolation tank, communicating with other species, all of these things had very early roots in (the question) how can this be exploited?
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
By studying the psychological and physiological effects of long-term isolation, scientists are helping pave the way for missions to the moon, Mars and beyond.
—Anastasia Stepanova, Space.com, 2 Feb. 2025
The state has some of the lowest rates of senior isolation and one of the highest percentages of physically active retirees.
Wyoming and South Dakota were both affordable, while South Dakota also ranked fourth in health care.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolation. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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isolation
noun
iso·la·tion
ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən
also ˌis-ə-
1
: the act of isolating : the condition of being isolated
2
: separation of a population of living things from related forms in such a manner as to prevent crossbreeding
Medical Definition
isolation
noun
iso·la·tion
ˌī-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
2
: a segregation of a group of organisms from related forms in such a manner as to prevent crossing
3
: a psychological defense mechanism consisting of the separating of ideas or memories from the emotions connected with them
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