EX-


Meaning of EX- in English

1.

prefix (also e- before some consonants, ef- before f)

1. forming verbs meaning: a out, forth (exclude; exit). b upward (extol). c thoroughly (excruciate). d bring into a state (exasperate). e remove or free from (expatriate; exonerate).

2 forming nouns from titles of office, status, etc., meaning 'formerly' (ex-convict; ex-president; ex-wife).

Etymology: L f. ex out of 2.

prefix out (exodus).

Etymology: Gk f. ex out of

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.