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" [closed]
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.
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."
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 …
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.
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.
Is there an equivalent to "née" (birth name) for an *ex*-spousal …
2016年5月31日 · 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 …
Do you capitalize both parts of a hyphenated word in a title?
Given the huge difference between how likely people are to capitalise the second component in Ex-wife compared to Co-Founder, I think choose a rule and be consistent with it is terrible advice. Whichever rule you choose and stick to, you'll be swimming against the linguistic tide with much of …
Word that "sounds" like its meaning, not onomatopoeia (ex. twinkle)
2018年7月19日 · 1 For those who still aren't sure about this phenomenon, Terry Pratchett explains it better than I can (though it seems he wasn't aware of any common word for it):