Dec 22, 2015 · 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 …

Mar 13, 2011 · "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 …

May 19, 2016 · 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 …

Oct 4, 2015 · 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 …

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 …

Feb 11, 2016 · People sometimes give me phone number like (XXX) XXX XXXX ext. XXX. I was wondering what does this 'ext. XXX' mean?

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 …

Feb 18, 2014 · 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 …

Aug 13, 2015 · You could say. frenemy. friend-no-more. friend-at-the-time. enemy-to-become. He who shall remain nameless. Hugo the Treacherous (or whatever the person's name is)

"Post facto" is almost always part of "ex post facto". "Post hoc" is currently about as common in Ngrams, but more common in Google search results. In this case "after-the-fact" approval …