What is the origin of "ex"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Dec 22, 2015 · Origin of ex-ex-is a word-forming element, which in English simply means "former" in this case, or mainly "out of, from," but also "upwards, completely, deprive of, without. It most …
abbreviations - What's the difference between "e.g." and "ex ...
Mar 13, 2011 · "Ex." is not very common, but it may be used to refer to a cited example, eg "See ex. 3". "E.g." is much more common, and is used to introduce an example, or series of …
Why use "ex post facto" when "post facto" means the same thing?
Oct 4, 2015 · Being a Latin locution, it must be used as such, ex means from: Ex post facto: from or by subsequent action; subsequently; retrospectively; retroactively. Word Origin: from Latin …
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 …
etymology - Why "e.g." and not "f.e."? Why "i.e." and not "t.i ...
Feb 18, 2014 · Actually Jon answer says only slightly more than this answer. The information it adds is that 1) Latin was used by educated people in all Europe (although linked by this …
grammar - When describing a detail of an ex, is it correct to use …
Jun 28, 2016 · "My ex-girlfriend used to eat at Red Lobster." or "My ex-girlfriend eats at Red Lobster." Another example: "My ex-girlfriend used to be into karate." or "My ex-girlfriend is into …
terminology - Is there a term for your parent's ex-spouse who is …
Feb 12, 2014 · You can have several step-fathers in succession. Simply because you are no longer living with him doesn't erase your relationship with him. Your mother doesn't become …
What is the word to refer to customers who are no longer visiting?
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Using the words "post facto" - English Language & Usage Stack …
"Post facto" is almost always part of "ex post facto". "Post hoc" is currently about as common in Ngrams, but more common in Google search results. In this case "after-the-fact" approval …