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Definition of departure

departure

/dɪˈpɑːr.tʃɚ/
de · par · ture
Plural:departures
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departure Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action of leaving, especially to start a journey or leave an organization.

Example

"Our flight's departure was delayed by two hours due to heavy fog at the airport."

2

A deviation or change from an established course of action, tradition, or standard.

Example

"Her latest novel marks a bold departure from the historical fiction she usually writes."

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• Nearby Words

departmental
departmentalize
departmentally
departure
departures
depend
dependability

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French departeure, originally meaning a division or separation, derived from departir ('to divide' or 'to leave'), ultimately from Late Latin departire.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Departure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/departure
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