siloed
adjective
si·loed
ˈsī-(ˌ)lōd
: kept in isolation in a way that hinders communication and cooperation : separated or isolated in a silo (see silo entry 1 sense 3)
This diversity of perspectives can lead to the fusion of ideas, sparking innovation that may not have emerged within siloed teams.—Kate Vitasek
Occupy Wall Street brought previously siloed issues under a big tent and sowed the seeds of revolutionary change that have yet to bear fruit.—Nick Espinosa
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“Siloed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siloed. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.
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