solitary
/ˈsɒlɪtɛri/existing, living, or occurring alone or without companions
The prisoner was kept in solitary confinement.
The prisoner was kept alone in a cell with no contact.
He enjoyed solitary walks in the forest.
He enjoyed walking alone in the forest.
Often used to describe a state of being alone, especially when it involves isolation or loneliness.
single or unique of its kind
The solitary tree stood in the middle of the field.
The single tree stood alone in the middle of the field.
Used to describe something that is the only one of its kind in a particular place or context.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'solitary' to describe someone or something that is alone, whether by choice or circumstance.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'solitarius', meaning 'alone, lonely', from 'solus' meaning 'alone'.
📝Usage Notes
Can describe both physical isolation and emotional loneliness. Often used in legal contexts to describe solitary confinement.