First Known Use: circa 1755
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1ex
preposition \(ˈ)eks\
Definition of EX
1
: out of : from: as a : from a specified place or source b : from a specified dam <a promising calf by Eric XVI ex Heatherbell>
2
: free from : without: as a : without an indicated value or right —used especially of securities b : free of charges precedent to removal from the specified place with purchaser to provide means of subsequent transportation <ex dock>
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Origin of EX
Latin
2ex
noun
Definition of EX
: the letter x
First Known Use of EX
1818
3ex
noun
Definition of EX
: one that formerly held a specified position or place; especially : a former spouse
Origin of EX
1ex-
First Known Use: 1827
4ex
abbreviation
Definition of EX
1
example
2
exchange
3
executive
4
express
5
extra
Ex
abbreviation
Medical Dictionary
ex
abbreviation
Medical Definition of EX
1
examined
2
example
3
exercise
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