etymology - What is the origin of "ex"? - English Language
Dec 22, 2015 · Ex-wife, ex-boyfriend. Does ex have a full form? Google dictionary has this information about the origin of ex: But what is the origin of the usage as a prefix in the words …
abbreviations - What's the difference between "e.g." and "ex ...
Mar 13, 2011 · E.g. is short for exempli gratia, and is in common use to introduce an example within a sentence. Submit a sample of academic writing, e.g., a dissertation chapter. However, …
How to write a plural form of 'ex' (ex girlfriend..etc)
May 17, 2016 · I saw my ex-boyfriend at the mall yesterday. In plural, The ex-policemen were on a strike demanding justice. or, All of my ex-husbands showed up at my latest wedding! In …
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.
punctuation - Using the "ex" prefix on a multiple word subject ...
What is the proper way to use the "ex" prefix to more than one word? Examples: He is an ex-school bus driver. My ex baseball coach taught me. I am an ex-Fish and Game Warden. "ex …
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 …
Do you capitalize both parts of a hyphenated word in a title?
Given the huge difference between how likely people are to capitalise the second component in Ex-wife compared to Co-Founder, I think choose a rule and be consistent with it is terrible …
What is the correct phrase for ex-in-laws when divorced?
Mar 10, 2014 · If you get divorced, are your ex-spouse's siblings' children still your nieces or nephews?
Addressing a former office-holder by that office's title
An ex-ambassador is not Ambassador Anybody. However, these days, no one pays attention to such niceties, which means that everybody pretty much gets called whatever. Just ask them …