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isolation

Isolation, n.

Etymology: [Cf. F. isolation.]

The act of isolating, or the state of being isolated; insulation; separation; loneliness. Milman.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists isolation only as an antonym, under association.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given

Antonyms