Separation
/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/noun
The action of moving or being moved apart.
Did you know?The term 'separation' historically ties to the idea of dividing not just physical entities, but also spiritual and emotional connections, often invoking the power of transition and transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*se-
“a prefix meaning 'apart' or 'away'.”
Latin
Latin
separatio
“the act of setting apart or dividing.”
Old French
Old French
separation
“the state of being separated or divided.”
Middle English
Middle English
seperacioun
“the act of separation, often used in legal or emotional contexts.”
Modern English
English
separation
“the formal act of separating or being separated from something.”
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