ex-wife
|ex/wife|
B2
/ɛks-waɪf/
former spouse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ex-wife' originates from the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'former' and the word 'wife' meaning 'a married woman'.
Historical Evolution
'ex-wife' was formed by combining the prefix 'ex-' with 'wife' to denote a former spouse.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a woman who was once married to someone', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45