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ex.

The name of the Latin script letter X/x.

2 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɛks/
  1. The name of the Latin script letter X/x.

Where this word comes from

From Latin ex.

verb/ɛks/
  1. To delete; to cross out.

  2. To extinguish the life of.

    slang
Where this word comes from

From the fact that crossing something out often results in the shape of the letter X.

noun/ɛks/
  1. A former partner or spouse; an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife, or ex-husband.

    colloquial
    My friend has an ex who now lives abroad.
    Her ex is still sending her flowers, even though she has moved on.
Where this word comes from

Standalone use of prefix ex-.

adj/ɛks/
  1. Ex-, former, previously but no longer.

    not-comparable
  2. Ex-, former, previously but no longer. My algebra II teacher's dad is an ex PE teacher at the same school. My algebra II teacher's dad is an ex PE teacher at the same school.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Standalone use of prefix ex-.

adj/ɛks/
  1. the place the train originated from or called at prior to the present location.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Latin ex (“out of, from”); originated as a telegraphic abbreviation.

adj/ɛks/
  1. expensive, dear

    Singapore · colloquial
    It's too ex.
Where this word comes from

Clipping of expensive.

noun/ɛks/
  1. Clipping of exhibition.

    Canada · abbreviation · alt-of · clipping
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.