ex-

ex-¹

(also e-; ef- before f)

prefix

1》 out: exclude.

2》 upward: extol.

3》 thoroughly: excruciate.

4》 denoting removal or release: excommunicate.

5》 forming verbs which denote inducement of a state: exasperate.

6》 denoting a former state: ex-husband.

Origin

from L. ex 'out of'.

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ex-²

prefix out: exodus.

Origin

from Gk ex 'out of'.