punctuation - Using the "ex" prefix on a multiple word subject ...
"ex-school" seems awkward. It looks as if he is a bus driver for ex-schools. "ex" by itself (no hyphen) doesn't seem right either. Is it? "ex-Fish" just sounds ridiculous. Is this correct usage? …
What's the difference between "ex-" and "former" [closed]
Conversationally, I agree that ex-wife seems much more common that former wife. In writing, though, the use of former doesn't seem so rare. Here's an interesting Ngram.
How to write a plural form of 'ex' (ex girlfriend..etc)
May 17, 2016 · ex (n.) is a casualism in the sense of a former spouse or lover The plural of ex is exes, and the possessive is ex's — but be aware that many readers will find these forms odd …
Does "ex-" prefix have a negative connotation?
Oct 3, 2016 · An example of ex in a phrase that will have a positive connotation for some people, a negative connotation for other people and neither a positive nor a negative connotation for …
What is "ex-Government Official" meaning? - English Language
Sep 11, 2019 · In this context, the prefix ex- means former. Wiktionary has this definition: former, but still living (almost always used with a hyphen) ex-husband, ex-president, ex-wife So an ex …
etymology - Why the "-" in "ex-pat" sometimes? - English …
Mar 1, 2020 · An ‘ ex-patriot ’ literally means a former patriot — a potentially costly mistake if used to refer to an expatriate (because it’s potentially defamatory then). According to Ngram, “ expat …
capitalization - When using ex. in a sentence to provide an …
Jun 25, 2015 · When using ex. in a sentence to provide an example, should the E be capitalized? Ask Question Asked 10 years ago Modified 10 years ago
Why use "ex post facto" when "post facto" means the same thing?
Oct 4, 2015 · In legal language I have come across the term "ex post facto". Isn't "ex" redundant in this phrase? "post facto" also means "after the fact", so it should be sufficient. This is …
Is there an equivalent to "née" (birth name) for an *ex*-spousal …
May 31, 2016 · EX is also interesting because 1) Someone's ex is the person they used to be married to or used to have a romantic or sexual relationship with and 2) ex- as a prefix is …
Of-genitive shift in modern English from objective to subjective: Ex ...
Jan 24, 2024 · Old English versions have the same. Ex. Wycliffe Gal 2:16 "that we ben iustified of the feith of Crist" It was continued in some versions like Douay-Rheims 1899. However, the …