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English word origin

Etymology of ex

From Latin ex.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

The name of the Latin script letter X/x.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Latin ex.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
verb

To delete; to cross out. · To extinguish the life of.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From the fact that crossing something out often results in the shape of the letter X.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
noun

A former partner or spouse; an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife, or ex-husband.

adj

Ex-, former, previously but no longer. · My algebra II teacher's dad is an ex PE teacher at the same school.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Standalone use of prefix ex-.

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Source etymology 4

Original entry ↗
adj

the place the train originated from or called at prior to the present location.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Latin ex (“out of, from”); originated as a telegraphic abbreviation.

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  • Derivation mentionexla · out of, from
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Source etymology 5

Original entry ↗
adj

expensive, dear

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of expensive.

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Source etymology 6

Original entry ↗
noun

Clipping of exhibition.

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