Insularity

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsjʊˌlærəti/

Definitions of insularity

noun the quality or condition of being insular

Example Sentences

A1 The small island's insularity made it difficult for outsiders to visit.

A2 The insularity of the community led to a lack of exposure to different cultures.

B1 The insularity of the company's management hindered communication with employees.

B2 The country's insularity resulted in limited trade opportunities with other nations.

C1 The insularity of the political party caused divisions within the government.

C2 The insularity of the organization prevented it from adapting to changing market trends.

Examples of insularity in a Sentence

formal The insularity of the small island community made it difficult for outsiders to integrate.

informal Living on a remote island can lead to a sense of insularity.

slang Some people in this town have a real insularity about them, like they think they're better than everyone else.

figurative His insularity prevented him from seeing the bigger picture and understanding different perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of insularity

plural

insularities

comparative

more insular

superlative

most insular

present tense

insularity

future tense

will be insular

perfect tense

has been insular

continuous tense

is being insular

singular

insularity

positive degree

insular

infinitive

to be insular

gerund

insularity

participle

insular

Origin and Evolution of insularity

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'insularity' originated from the Latin word 'insularis' meaning 'of an island'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'insularity' has evolved to also refer to a narrow-mindedness or isolationist attitude, in addition to its original geographical meaning.