ex

Meanings

• Prefix

  Used as a prefix to denote the act of taking out or away. For example, extract, exclude, exclude.

  - "The water was extracted from the well."
  - "He excluded his best friend from the party."

• Verb

  Used as a verb to denote the act of expressing or giving out. For example, express, emit, convey.

  - "The artist extracted deep emotions through his paintings."
  - "The volcano extracted molten lava."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛks/
   
   
   
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2. /ɛks/
   
   
   
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3. /ɛks/
   
   
   
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4. /ɛks/
   
   
   
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5. /ɛks/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of ex that leads to same result
ex , exes , Ex , ex- , ec- , exo- , ex cathedra

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French ex- 'out' + trahere 'draw'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ex' is used in various fields, including mathematics, where it denotes the limit of a function as the input approaches a certain value.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extract: The act of taking out or separating something from a larger entity or substance.

2. Expression: The act of expressing or giving out emotions, ideas, or information.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ex' has been used to denote the act of taking out or away, as well as the act of expressing or giving out. In art, 'ex' has been used to represent the idea of extraction or expression.

How to Memorize "ex"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the prefix 'ex' as meaning 'out' and think of actions that involve taking something out or away.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'ex' with the idea of extraction or expression, and remember that it is a prefix or a verb.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ex-tract' to remember that 'ex' is a prefix meaning 'out' and 'extract'.

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