Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by isolation

“The researcher studied the isolative effects of social media on mental health.”

2. adjective

separating or tending to separate

“The engineer designed an isolative system to prevent electrical shock.”

3. noun

a substance that separates or isolates something

“The team developed a new isolative that can filter pollutants from the water.”

4. noun

a person or group that is isolated or withdrawn

“The artist’s work often explores the lives of isolative people living in remote areas.”