What is the origin of "ex"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
2015年12月22日 · Origin 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.
What's the difference between "e.g." and "ex."? [closed]
2011年3月13日 · "Ex." is not very common, but it may be used to refer to a cited example, eg "See ex. 3". "E.g." is much more common, and is used to introduce an example, or series of examples. In speech, it is usually replaced by "for example".
What's the difference between "ex-" and "former"
Another take is that "ex" is a compound form, while "former" is an adjective. That would be "the difference in usage". But they both mean the same thing. I don't think "ex" has a negative connotation. Perhaps, in the President/Prime Minister case, "former" implies that he's still living.
nouns - How to write a plural form of 'ex' (ex girlfriend..etc ...
2016年5月19日 · ex (n.) is a casualism in the sense of a former spouse or lover. The plural of ex is exes, and the possessive is ex's — but be aware that many readers will find these forms odd-looking. Wiktionary also says it's exes: exes (n.) (plural of …
Why use "ex post facto" when "post facto" means the same thing?
2015年10月4日 · 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."
etymology - Why "e.g." and not "f.e."? Why "i.e." and not "t.i ...
2014年2月18日 · Actually Jon answer says only slightly more than this answer. The information it adds is that 1) Latin was used by educated people in all Europe (although linked by this answer), and 2) as such i.e. and e.g. were the abbreviations known and used.
abbreviations - What does 'ext.' mean in telephone number?
2016年2月11日 · People sometimes give me phone number like (XXX) XXX XXXX ext. XXX. I was wondering what does this 'ext. XXX' mean?
what is the meaning of "ex coeli" in this sentence?
2019年7月4日 · "ex coeli" is not English, it is Latin. It means "from heaven". Ex = from; coeli = sky (in this context, heaven) – RubioRic Jul 4 at 8:41. Checking a few dictionaries and translators, this appears to be only Latin. It hasn't been fully assimilated like …
word choice - What would you call a former criminal who has been ...
2014年2月6日 · 'Offender' and 'ex-offender' are the kinds of terms used in Britain by professionals working in the criminal justice system, magistrates, solicitors, probation-officers, social workers etc. It is also probably the term the police would use if speaking publicly.
What is the correct phrase for ex-in-laws when divorced?
2014年3月10日 · 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.