temporarily-separated
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛərəli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
short-term separation
Etymology
'temporarily-separated' originates from the Latin word 'temporarius,' meaning 'of time,' and the Latin word 'separatus,' meaning 'set apart.'
'temporarius' and 'separatus' transformed into the Old French words 'temporaire' and 'séparé,' eventually becoming the modern English words 'temporary' and 'separate.'
Initially, it meant 'set apart for a time,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being apart for a limited period of time.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
being apart for a limited period of time.
The couple is temporarily-separated due to work commitments.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 04:15