Separation

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of separation

noun a division or disconnection

Example Sentences

A1 The separation of the colors in the rainbow is beautiful.

A2 The separation of the two friends was difficult for both of them.

B1 The separation of powers is an important aspect of a democratic government.

B2 The separation of church and state is a fundamental principle in many countries.

C1 The separation of the company into different divisions was a strategic move.

C2 The separation of the artist from their work is often a topic of debate among critics.

Examples of separation in a Sentence

formal The legal separation agreement outlined the terms for the division of assets.

informal Their separation was a long time coming, they just couldn't make it work.

slang I heard they're on a break, but who knows if it's a real separation or just a fight.

figurative The separation between the rich and the poor in this city is glaringly obvious.

Grammatical Forms of separation

• past tense: separated
• plural: separations
• comparative: more separated
• superlative: most separated
• present tense: separates
• future tense: will separate
• perfect tense: have separated
• continuous tense: is separating
• singular: separation
• positive degree: separate
• infinitive: to separate
• gerund: separating
• participle: separating

Origin and Evolution of separation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'separation' originated from the Latin word 'separatio', which is derived from the verb 'separare' meaning 'to divide or set apart'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'separation' has retained its core meaning of dividing or setting apart, but has also come to encompass various contexts such as legal, emotional, and physical distinctions between entities or individuals.