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isolates Meaning & Definition

ˈī-sə-ˌlāt

What Does Isolates Mean?

As a verb, isolates means to set apart from others. It can also mean quarantine. As a noun, it means an individual, population, strain, or culture obtained by or resulting from selection or separation.

Isolates at a Glance

Part of speech	verb, noun
Pronunciation	/ˈī-sə-ˌlāt/
Syllables	3
Synonyms	anchorites, eremites and hermits
Antonyms	socialites, socializers and desegregates

Isolates Definition (Verb)

to set apart from others
quarantine
to select from among others
to separate from another substance so as to obtain pure or in a free state
insulate

Isolates as a Noun

an individual, population, strain, or culture obtained by or resulting from selection or separation
an individual socially withdrawn or removed from society

Isolates in a Sentence

interpersonal relationships are very stressful for him, so he lives as a virtual isolate

rescuers finally reached outlying villages that had been isolated by the massive earthquake

Word Forms & Grammar

iso·lat·ed

iso·lat·ing

iso·la·tor noun

isolate

isolated

isolates

isolating

isolator

isolators

Origin of Isolates

back-formation from isolated set apart, from French isolé, from Italian isolato, from isola island, from Latin insula

First Known Use

1799

1890

How to Pronounce Isolates

Isolates is pronounced /ˈī-sə-ˌlāt/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ī).

Quick Answers About Isolates

Is isolates a verb or a noun?

Isolates is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for isolates?

Words with a similar meaning to isolates include anchorites, eremites and hermits. See the full list of isolates synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of isolates?

Words opposite in meaning to isolates are socialites, socializers, desegregates and integrates.