post-separation
|post-se-par-a-tion|
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/poʊst ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
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/pəʊst ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
(separation)
moving apart
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-separation' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'separation' from Latin 'separatio', meaning 'a division'.
Historical Evolution
'separatio' transformed into the Old French word 'separacion', and eventually became the modern English word 'separation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a division or parting', but over time it evolved to include the period following a separation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the period or state following a separation, often referring to the time after a relationship or partnership has ended.
The couple had to navigate the challenges of post-separation life.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 07:32