isolating

[ahy-suh-ley-ting, is-uh-]

adjective

Linguistics.

1. pertaining to or noting a language, as Vietnamese, that uses few or no bound forms and in which grammatical relationships are indicated chiefly through word order.

isolating

/ ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. linguistics another word for analytic

Word History and Origins

Origin of isolating¹

First recorded in 1855–60; isolat(e) + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The 48-hour blackout disrupted businesses and flights, limited access to emergency services and raised fears about further isolating women and girls whose rights have severely eroded since the Taliban swept back to power in 2021.

From BBC

In a CBS News interview late on Sunday, President Macron spoke of a phased plan that would be geared towards isolating Hamas.

From BBC

The primary road through the region, world-famous Highway 1, which clings to cliffs high above the Pacific Ocean in postcard worthy fashion, is almost constantly closed by landslides, isolating communities and stranding weary travelers.

From Los Angeles Times

Lady Mary must cope with the isolating social ramifications of being divorced and targeted by a con man.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a prompt that’s ripe for an era of divisive politics, financial stress and often isolating technology.

From Los Angeles Times

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