izoláltan

Izoláltan is a Hungarian adverb meaning “in isolation” or “isolatedly.” It describes an action or state performed without interaction with external factors or under separated, controlled conditions. The word is formed from the adjective izolált (isolated) with the adverbial suffix -an and is commonly found in formal or technical language.

Usage and contexts

Izoláltan is often used in scientific, technical, or methodological contexts to emphasize that processes occur under confined or protected conditions. Common phrases include izolált környezetben (in an isolated environment) and izoláltan működő rendszer (a system operating in isolation). In physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering, the term helps distinguish experiments or models that assume no exchange of matter or energy with the surroundings. In medicine or public health, isolation of patients or samples can be described with related terms; isoláltan as an adverb appears less frequently in everyday speech and is more typical in written technical descriptions.

Etymology and related terms

Izoláltan derives from izolált (isolated) plus the adverbial suffix -an. Related concepts include izoláció (isolation), izolált rendszer (isolated system), and izolált állapot (isolated state). The adverb emphasizes a manner of operation or analysis characterized by separation from external influence rather than mere physical separation.

Usage notes

Izoláltan conveys a deliberate lack of interaction or interference, and is most appropriate where controlled or idealized conditions are intended. In everyday Hungarian, alternative expressions such as elkülönítetten or zártan may be used depending on context.