isolated
/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.
Adjective
Examples
an isolated tree in the mountains
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Happening or occurring only once.
Adjective
Examples
isolated case
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “isolated” mean?
Placed or standing apart or alone; in isolation.
Is “isolated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.