insularity
|in-su-lar-i-ty|
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/ˌɪn.səˈlær.ə.ti/
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/ˌɪn.sjʊˈlær.ə.ti/
isolation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insularity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'insularitas,' where 'insula' meant 'island.'
Historical Evolution
'insularitas' transformed into the French word 'insularité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'insularity' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being an island,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'isolation or detachment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being isolated or detached, especially in terms of culture or ideas.
The insularity of the island community made it difficult for new ideas to take root.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41