ex
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• noun
A former spouse or romantic partner (informal).
"She remains on friendly terms with her ex so they can co-parent effectively."
The spelled-out name of the twenty-fourth letter of the English alphabet (X).
"Please mark the signature line with an ex so the client knows where to sign."
• preposition
Without or not including a specified right, benefit, or charge, such as a dividend or interest (used chiefly in finance and commerce).
"The company's shares are currently trading ex dividend on the stock exchange."
Sold directly from a specified location, such as a factory, warehouse, or ship, with the buyer assuming transport costs from that point.
"The wholesale prices are quoted ex warehouse, so international shipping fees will be added separately."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed directly from the Latin preposition 'ex', meaning 'out of' or 'from'; the informal noun sense referring to a former spouse or partner arose in the early 20th century as an independent shortening of compounds like 'ex-husband' and 'ex-wife'.