separation — the action or state of moving or being moved apart
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or state of moving or being moved apart
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsepəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My phone's separation anxiety kicks in when the battery dies - I feel completely lost!
- The separation of chocolate and vanilla in my ice cream is a crime against dessert!
- The company announced the separation of its gaming division.
separation
NOUN[/ˌsepəˈreɪʃən/]
the action or state of moving or being moved apart
The separation felt small at first — until both sides realized how far apart they had become.
The separation at the station was harder than either of them expected. (SEPARATE + STATION→ stations are places where people separate and go different directions)
The separation began with hesitation — and slowly turned into isolation.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'separare' (to separate, divide), which combines 'se-' (apart) and 'parare' (to prepare). The compound literally means 'to set apart' or 'prepare separately', eventually developing the sense of 'to divide or disconnect'.
Breakdown
se- (apart) + parare (prepare) + -tion (state or action). The suffix '-tion' transforms the Latin verb into an English noun denoting the action or condition of separating.
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📝Examples
“My phone's separation anxiety kicks in when the battery dies - I feel completely lost!”
“The separation of chocolate and vanilla in my ice cream is a crime against dessert!”
“The company announced the separation of its gaming division.”
“The separation between work and personal life is important for mental health.”
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