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Bookmark or Share- What is the origin of "ex"? - English Language & Usage Stack ExchangeOrigin of ex-ex-is a word-forming element, which in English simply means "former" in this case, or mainly "out of, from," but also "upwards, completely, deprive of, without. It most likely originated in Latin, where ex meant "out of, from within," and perhaps, in some cases also from Greek cognate ex, ek.
- abbreviations - What does 'ext.' mean in telephone number? - English ...People sometimes give me phone number like (XXX) XXX XXXX ext. XXX. I was wondering what does this 'ext. XXX' mean?
- Is there an equivalent to "née" (birth name) for an *ex*-spousal name?EX. is also interesting because . 1) Someone's ex is the person they used to be married to or used to have a romantic or sexual relationship with. and. 2) ex- as a prefix is added to nouns to show that someone or something is no longer the thing referred to by that noun. For example
- Why use "ex post facto" when "post facto" means the same thing?Being a Latin locution, it must be used as such, ex means from: Ex post facto: from or by subsequent action; subsequently; retrospectively; retroactively. Word Origin: from Latin ex (from); + post (afterwards) + factus (done), from facere to do; Ex post facto: (Etymonline): from Medieval Latin ex postfacto, "from what is done afterwards."
- What is the correct phrase for ex-in-laws when divorced?To reduce any awkward moment I would introduce my ex in-laws as this " ...introduce you to John and Hazel Smith, they are my ex-husband Todd's parents", which hereby explains the connection and eliminates any complication. This method would explain all ex situations, e.g., my ex-husband's niece, my ex-husband's sister, etc.
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