isolation
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: isolations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state of being isolated, detached, or separated; the state of being away from other people.
Noun
Examples
She lived her final year in complete isolation, not wanting to see anybody.
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
The act of isolating.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “isolation” mean?
The state of being isolated, detached, or separated; the state of being away from other people.
Is “isolation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.