What does isolating mean?
Isolating means present participle and gerund of isolate.
Isolating
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of isolate.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of isolate
- (linguistics, of languages) Having low morpheme per word ratio and no inflectional morphemes.
Example Sentences
As an isolating language Belter Creole is rich in particles. Particles are used to indicate both negation and interrogation: na is the negative particle and it is placed before the verb
Synonyms for isolating
Antonyms for isolating
Related Words
Word Forms
- more isolating
- most isolating
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for isolating?
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What is the opposite of isolating?
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How do you use isolating in a sentence?
As an isolating language Belter Creole is rich in particles. Particles are used to indicate both negation and interrogation: na is the negative particle and it is placed before the verb
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