Isolation (noun)

1. The state of being isolated or detached from others.
2. The action of isolating someone or something.
3. The quarantine of a person or animal that has a contagious disease in order to prevent spread of the disease.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, or from latin isolatio(n-), from isolare 'to place in a separate position'.

Examples:

1. The isolation of the small island made it an attractive destination.
2. The isolation of the disease allowed the researchers to study it.
3. She lived in isolation in the countryside.
4. The isolation of the contaminated area was crucial to preventing further spread.
5. The isolation caused a lot of emotional stress for the patient.