I. (ˈ)eks preposition
Etymology: Latin
Date: circa 1755
1. : out of : from : as
a. : from a specified place or source
b. : from a specified dam
a promising calf by Eric XVI ex Heatherbell
2. : free from : without : as
a. : without an indicated value or right — used especially of securities
b. : free of charges precedent to removal from the specified place with purchaser to provide means of subsequent transportation
ex dock
II. noun
Etymology: ex- (I)
Date: 1827
: one that formerly held a specified position or place ; especially : a former spouse
III. noun
Date: circa 1889
: the letter x
IV. abbreviation
1. example
2. exchange
3. executive
4. express
5. extra