isolation meaning
isolation :
separation, solitude
noun
▪ The patient was in isolation for two weeks.
▪ The patient was alone for two weeks.
▪ Isolation can be hard for some people.
▪ Being alone can be hard for some people.
paraphrasing
▪ seclusion – being away from others
▪ confinement – being kept alone
▪ detachment – being apart from others
▪ loneliness – feeling alone
Pronunciation
isolation [ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən]
The stress is on 'lay' and sounds like 'eye-so-lay-shun'.
Common phrases and grammar about isolation
isolation - Common meaning
noun
separation, solitude
Part of Speech Changes for "isolation"
▪ isolate (verb) – to separate or keep alone
▪ isolated (adjective) – being alone or apart
Common Expressions with "isolation"
▪ social isolation – being alone from society
▪ isolation room – a room for being alone
▪ feel isolation – to feel alone
▪ period of isolation – time of being alone
Important examples of isolation in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, isolation is often used to describe a state of being separated.
Example of a confusing word: insulation (material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from passing through)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Isolation is used as a noun, often appearing in questions about work environments or health.
isolation
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
social isolation
'being alone from others', used in discussions about mental health.
in isolation
means 'completely alone', used to emphasize separation.
Differences between similar words and isolation
isolation
,
seclusion
differences
Isolation is a general state of being alone, while seclusion often implies a deliberate choice to be away from others.
isolation
,
confinement
differences
Isolation can be voluntary or involuntary, while confinement often suggests being kept alone by force.
Words with the same origin as isolation
The origin of isolation
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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