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separation

 

[ ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The act of separating two or more things or people. It can refer to the process of ending a marriage or a business partnership.

Synonyms

division, parting, split

Examples of usage

  • The separation of church and state is a fundamental principle of democracy.
  • After the separation, they divided their assets and moved on with their lives.
Context #2 | Noun

science

The process of moving something away from something else or the state of being apart.

Synonyms

detachment, division, isolation

Examples of usage

  • The separation of the mixture into its individual components was achieved through chromatography.
  • The separation of the continents due to tectonic plate movement is a slow process.
Context #3 | Noun

emotional

The feeling of distance or disconnection between individuals or groups.

Synonyms

disconnect, estrangement, isolation

Examples of usage

  • Their separation for months led to a sense of loneliness and longing.
  • The separation from her family made her appreciate their presence even more.

Translations

Translations of the word "separation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 separação

🇮🇳 विभाजन

🇩🇪 Trennung

🇮🇩 pemisahan

🇺🇦 розділення

🇵🇱 rozdział

🇯🇵 分離 (ぶんり)

🇫🇷 séparation

🇪🇸 separación

🇹🇷 ayrılma

🇰🇷 분리 (bunli)

🇸🇦 فصل

🇨🇿 oddělení

🇸🇰 oddelenie

🇨🇳 分离 (fēn lí)

🇸🇮 ločitev

🇮🇸 aðskilnaður

🇰🇿 бөліну

🇬🇪 გამოყოფა

🇦🇿 ayrılma

🇲🇽 separación

Etymology

The word "separation" originated from the Latin word "separatio", which means "a parting, a separation". It has been used in various contexts throughout history, from legal proceedings to scientific experiments. The concept of separation is deeply ingrained in human interactions and the natural world, reflecting the fundamental need for boundaries and distinctions.

See also: separable, separated, separately, separating, separatism, separatist.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,358, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.