- What is the origin of ex? - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
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 likely originated in Latin, where ex meant "out of, from within," and perhaps, in some cases also from Greek cognate ex, ek
- abbreviations - Whats the difference between e. g. and ex . . .
"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 examples In speech, it is usually replaced by "for example"
- nouns - How to write a plural form of ex (ex girlfriend. . etc . . .
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-looking Wiktionary also says it's exes: exes (n ) (plural of ex English) vb (en-third-person singular of: ex)
- Whats the difference between ex- and former
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 connotation Perhaps, in the President Prime Minister case, "former" implies that he's still living
- Why use ex post facto when post facto means the same thing?
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 ex (from); + post (afterwards) + factus (done), from facere to do; Ex post facto: (Etymonline): from Medieval Latin ex postfacto, "from what is done afterwards "
- Is there a rule for the correct pronunciation of words starting with ex?
If the syllable ex-is stressed or if what follows is a voiceless consonant, it is pronounced -ks- ; otherwise, it is -gz- A voiceless consonant is one that does not involve vibration of the larynx, where the the vocal cords are; this includes f, s, sh, voiceless th (voiceless fricatives; the voiceless th is found in thick ), and k, p, t
- Do you capitalize both parts of a hyphenated word in a title?
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 advice Whichever rule you choose and stick to, you'll be swimming against the linguistic tide with much of your text! –
- etymology - Why e. g. and not f. e. ? Why i. e. and not t. i . . .
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 answer), and 2) as such i e and e g were the abbreviations known and used
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