Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
isolated-incident
Noun
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd ˈɪnsɪdənt/
Definition
An occurrence that happens only once and is not part of a general trend or pattern.
Examples
- The only reported issue was an isolated incident that did not affect the overall performance.
- In the news, they referred to the crime as an isolated incident, suggesting it was not part of a larger problem in the community.
Meaning
An isolated incident refers to a singular event that stands alone and does not reflect a broader situation or series of events.
Synonyms
- Single event
- One-time occurrence
- Standalone case
