Words nearby island
Origin of island
OTHER WORDS FROM island
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British Dictionary definitions for island
island
/ (ˈaɪlənd) /
noun
a mass of land that is surrounded by water and is smaller than a continent
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anatomy a part, structure, or group of cells distinct in constitution from its immediate surroundingsRelated adjective: insular
verb (tr) rare
to cause to become an island
to intersperse with islands
to place on an island; insulate; isolate
Derived forms of island
island-like, adjectiveWord Origin for island
Old English īgland, from īg island + land; s inserted through influence of isle
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Medical definitions for island
island
[ ī′lənd ]
n.
An isolated tissue or group of cells that is separated from the surrounding tissues by a groove or is marked by a difference in structure or function.
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Scientific definitions for island
island
[ ī′lənd ]
A land mass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water.
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