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- [in-suh-leyt, ins-yuh-]
- /ˈɪn səˌleɪt, ˈɪns yə-/
- /ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-suh-leyt, ins-yuh-]
- /ˈɪn səˌleɪt, ˈɪns yə-/
Definitions of insulate word
- verb with object insulate to cover, line, or separate with a material that prevents or reduces the passage, transfer, or leakage of heat, electricity, or sound: to insulate an electric wire with a rubber sheath; to insulate a coat with down. 1
- verb with object insulate to place in an isolated situation or condition; segregate. 1
- noun insulate Protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound. 1
- transitive verb insulate building: keep heat in 1
- transitive verb insulate protect: sb 1
- transitive verb insulate building: make soundproof 1
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Origin of insulate
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40, insulate is from the Latin word insulātus made into an island. See insula, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Insulate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insulate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
insulate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insulate
verb insulate
- shield — a broad piece of armor, varying widely in form and size, carried apart from the body, usually on the left arm, as a defense against swords, lances, arrows, etc.
- seclude — to place in or withdraw into solitude; remove from social contact and activity, etc.
- isolate — to set or place apart; detach or separate so as to be alone.
- sequester — to remove or withdraw into solitude or retirement; seclude.
- cushion — A cushion is a fabric case filled with soft material, which you put on a seat to make it more comfortable.
Antonyms for insulate
Top questions with insulate
- how to insulate windows?
- how to insulate a garage?
- how to insulate an attic?
- how to insulate a garage door?
- how to insulate a crawl space?
- how to insulate attic?
- how to insulate walls?
- how to insulate basement walls?
- how to insulate a crawl space with a dirt floor?
- how to insulate a basement?
- how to insulate garage door?
- how to insulate crawl space?
- how to insulate windows for winter?
- how to insulate a pole barn?
- how much does it cost to insulate a house?
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