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/
Korean meaning: 분리, 별거
Korean pronunciation: 세-퍼-레이-션 (강세: 레이)
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
Couple being pulled apart physically
After celebration comes preparation for separation
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'separare'(분리하다)에서 유래. 'se-'(떨어져)와 'parare'(준비하다)가 결합하여 '따로 준비하다' 즉 '분리하다'라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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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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