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isolation

i·so·la·tion [ ssə láysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. separation from others: the process of separating somebody or something from others, or the fact of being alone and separated from others

2. geographic remoteness: remoteness from other inhabited areas or buildings


in isolation 

1. 
separate from other related factors or things
We have to look at the problem in isolation.
 

2. 
alone and physically separated from other people


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