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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
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Isolated/insulated from harmful expierences
Children should be insulated from harmful expierences.
Hi,
Is "insulated" in the above equal to "isolated?" Thanks.
Hi,
Is "insulated" in the above equal to "isolated?" Thanks.
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'Isolated' sounds rather harsh. 'Completely protected' is nearer the mark.
- 'Isolated' sounds rather harsh.
- 'Completely protected' is nearer the mark.
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'Isolated' sounds rather harsh. 'Completely protected' is nearer the mark.
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Thanks, Mister.
Why does "isolated" sound rather harsh? Does it mean "completely separated?"
Why does "isolated" sound rather harsh? Does it mean "completely separated?"
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The word 'isolated' means 'being unable to meet or speak to other people'. That's harsh indeed.
The word 'insulated' means 'keeping someone apart from particular experiences or influences, especially unpleasant ones'.
Therefore, the distinct meanings of the words 'isolated' and 'insulated' are rather different in the context of the original post.
The word 'insulated' means 'keeping someone apart from particular experiences or influences, especially unpleasant ones'.
Therefore, the distinct meanings of the words 'isolated' and 'insulated' are rather different in the context of the original post.
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