This is the 7576th most frequent Japanese word.
分離
"Separation" or "division."
In this sentence, "分離" refers to the process of separation, emphasizing the methodical and scientific aspect of dividing substances into distinct components.
化学において、混合物を分離する方法は重要です。
In chemistry, methods for separating mixtures are important.
Here, "分離" is used in a conceptual sense, relating to the separation of ideas or elements leading to creative insights.
彼のアイデアは、分離から創造性が生まれるというものです。
His idea is that creativity arises from separation.
In this context, "分離" indicates a physical disconnection of components as a consequence of an event.