separation

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act or process of parting or coming apart.

  - "The separation of the cells during mitosis."
  - "The couple's separation after years of marriage."
  - "The separation of oil and water."

• Noun

  A state or period of being no longer together or united.

  - "The separation between the classes."
  - "The separation of powers in government."
  - "The separation of church and state."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

annexation , combination , unification

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Synonyms

barrier , separator , border , boundary , demarcation , break , interstice , detachment , disjunction , division , rupture , severance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with separation
reparation , station , nation , frustration , vacation

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Variants

List of all variants of separation that leads to same result
separation , separations , separation anxiety , separation of church and state , grade separation , grade separations

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Forms

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separated, separating, separates, separation's

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'sepayer' meaning 'to set apart' or 'to divide'.

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Trivia

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1. In the Bible, the term 'separation' is used to describe the division between good and evil.

2. The term 'separation anxiety' is a common psychological condition where a person experiences excessive fear or worry about being apart from a loved one or a familiar environment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Divorce: The legal termination of a marriage.

2. Independence: The state of being free from the control, influence, or support of others.

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Culture

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Separation is a common theme in literature and art, often representing loss, change, or new beginnings. In music, it is a popular concept in genres such as country and blues.

How to Memorize "separation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a line drawing a clear divide between two objects or people.
   - Visualize a physical separation, such as a door closing or a page turning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a broken heart.
   - Link it to the idea of a new beginning or fresh start.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Separate Each Apple' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of the word 'separation' as a line or a boundary.

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