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The state or quality of being an island or consisting of islands; insulation. The insularity of Britain was first shown by Agricola, who sent his fleet round it. Pinkerton.

In an insular manner.

Insular. [Obs.] Howell.

To prevent the transfer o Insulating stool (Elec.), a stool with legs of glass or some other nonconductor of electricity, used for insulating a person or any object placed upon it.

itself; not being contiguous to other bodies; separated; unconnected; isolated; as, an insulated house or column. The special and insulated situation of the Jews. De Quincey.

The act of insulating, or the state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.

One who, or that which, insulates.

Of or pertaining to the ischium and the capsule of the hip joint; as, the ischiocapsular ligament.

Same as Masoola boat.

Having many, or several, capsules.

A portion of land nearly surrounded by water, and connected with a larger body by a neck, or isthmus.

Florida; -- a nickname.

Of or pertaining to a peninsula; as, a peninsular form; peninsular people; the peninsular war.

To form into a peninsula. South River . . . peninsulates Castle Hill farm. W. Bentley.

Having five capsules.

Of or pertaining of a proconsul; as, proconsular powers.

The office jurisdiction of a proconsul, or the term of his office.

Having four capsules.

Arranged in little roselike clusters; -- said of leaves and bracts.

Consisting of seven islands; as, the septinsular republic of the Ionian Isles.