1. separated from other people, places, or things; alone
2. happening only once or very rarely; not part of a pattern
3. kept separate from others, especially for health or safety reasons
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The cabin was isolated in the mountains, miles from the nearest town.
• She felt isolated after moving to a new city where she knew no one.
• The patient was isolated to prevent the spread of infection.
• This appears to be an isolated incident, not part of a larger problem.
• The island remained isolated from modern civilization for centuries.
• Scientists isolated the compound in their laboratory.
• The storm left many villages isolated without power or communication.