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Ex-

/ɛks/prefix
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Ex- is a versatile prefix meaning 'former' or 'previous', often used to denote something or someone that held a particular role or status in the past, like an ex-partner. It can also imply 'out of' or 'from', suggesting removal or extraction, which adds a dynamic layer to modern English by succinctly conveying change or separation in both casual and technical contexts.

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