2006-10-12 03:31:59 · 11 answers · asked by xuiryus_valentine 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
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The prefix ex- first appeared in English words in the Middle English in words borrowed from French. It comes from the Latin where it was both a prefix and a preposition. Later in the Middle English period it became a productive prefix. It is akin to Ancient Greek (εκ-, εχ-, εχω-). Its meaning ranges from
1. "out, away" (example (exit)
2. "up" (abstract meaning indicating increase or strengthening of a particular quality, often negative - sometimes called intensive) (example (exaggeration, exacerbate)
3. "former, prior" (examples (ex-boyfriend, ex-president) This is a much later development and did not exist in Latin.
2006-10-12 03:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by leavemealonestalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were once you girlfriend wife husband etc but no longer are and its my favourite word when talking about my ex-husband
2006-10-12 03:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by sue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ex is like they used to be like a ex girlfriend is they used to be my girlfriend
2006-10-12 07:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exterminated.
2006-10-12 03:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Past flame
2006-10-12 03:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by BabyGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as in they were once your wife/husband/girlfriend etc but are not longer in a relationship with you
2006-10-12 03:33:50 · answer #6 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ex is a former spouse or partner
2006-10-12 03:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by kandekizzez 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
past...they sometyms com back to haunt u
2006-10-12 03:34:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you're older, you'll learn that.
2006-10-12 03:33:22 · answer #9 · answered by drumrb0y 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it means its over ....
2006-10-12 03:37:24 · answer #10 · answered by Skorpian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋