isolation

UK
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/

Translations

isolationnoun
isolations
pl
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the disease.
Пациент был помещен в изоляцию, чтобы предотвратить распространение болезни.
He sought isolation in the mountains to find peace.
Он искал уединение в горах, чтобы найти покой.
isolationadjective
UK
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., isolation ward) rather than as a descriptive adjective with comparative/superlative forms.

Definitions

isolationnoun
The state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others.
The isolation of the island made it a perfect retreat for those seeking solitude.
The process or fact of isolating or being isolated, often used in a medical or scientific context.
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
A lack of contact between persons, groups, or whole societies.
Social isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness and depression.
isolationadjective
Relating to or intended for the purpose of isolating or being isolated; used before another noun.
The hospital built an isolation ward for contagious patients.