Divorcing: meaning, definitions and examples

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divorcing

 

[ dɪˈvɔːr.sɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal separation

Divorcing refers to the formal process of dissolving a marriage. It typically involves legal proceedings and can result in the division of assets, custody of children, and other arrangements that need to be settled between the spouses.

Synonyms

dissolving, ending, separating

Examples of usage

  • They are divorcing after five years of marriage.
  • The couple is currently in the process of divorcing.
  • Divorcing can be a complex emotional and legal journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "divorcing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divorciando

🇮🇳 तलाक देना

🇩🇪 scheidende

🇮🇩 bercerai

🇺🇦 розлучаючись

🇵🇱 rozwodzenie

🇯🇵 離婚する

🇫🇷 divorçant

🇪🇸 divorciándose

🇹🇷 boşanmakta

🇰🇷 이혼하는

🇸🇦 الطلاق

🇨🇿 rozvádění

🇸🇰 rozvádzanie

🇨🇳 离婚

🇸🇮 ločitvi

🇮🇸 skilnaði

🇰🇿 ажырасу

🇬🇪 გამიჯნვა

🇦🇿 boşanmaq

🇲🇽 divorciándose

Word origin

The word 'divorce' originates from the Latin 'divortium', which means 'a turning apart'. The etymology can be traced back to the prefix 'di-', meaning 'asunder, apart', and 'vertere', meaning 'to turn'. The term began to appear in the English language around the early 15th century, signifying a legal act that severed the marital bond. Over the centuries, the legal and social implications of divorce have evolved significantly. In many cultures, divorce was historically stigmatized, but contemporary views often acknowledge it as a means of seeking happiness and personal fulfillment. In modern legal systems, divorce encompasses various aspects, including division of property, alimony, and child custody, reflecting changing social attitudes towards marriage and family life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,482, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.