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Definition of Separation
1. Noun. The state of lacking unity.
Generic synonyms: State
Specialized synonyms: Discreteness, Distinctness, Separateness, Severalty, Isolation, Discontinuity, Disconnectedness, Disconnection, Disjunction, Disjuncture, Disassociation
Attributes: Separate
Antonyms: Union
Specialized synonyms: Discreteness, Distinctness, Separateness, Severalty, Isolation, Discontinuity, Disconnectedness, Disconnection, Disjunction, Disjuncture, Disassociation
Attributes: Separate
Antonyms: Union
2. Noun. Coming apart.
Exact synonyms: Breakup, Detachment
Generic synonyms: Alteration, Change, Modification
Specialized synonyms: Breach, Break, Falling Out, Rift, Rupture, Severance, Break
Derivative terms: Break Up, Break Up, Detach, Separate
Generic synonyms: Alteration, Change, Modification
Specialized synonyms: Breach, Break, Falling Out, Rift, Rupture, Severance, Break
Derivative terms: Break Up, Break Up, Detach, Separate
3. Noun. The distance between things. "Fragile items require separation and cushioning"
4. Noun. Sorting one thing from others. "The separation of mail by postal zones"
Specialized synonyms: Threshing, Sifting, Winnow, Winnowing
Generic synonyms: Sorting
Derivative terms: Separate
Generic synonyms: Sorting
Derivative terms: Separate
5. Noun. The social act of separating or parting company. "The separation of church and state"
Generic synonyms: Group Action
Specialized synonyms: Divorce, Divorcement, Seclusion, Closing Off, Isolation, Segregation, Sequestration, Separationism, Separatism
Derivative terms: Separate
Specialized synonyms: Divorce, Divorcement, Seclusion, Closing Off, Isolation, Segregation, Sequestration, Separationism, Separatism
Derivative terms: Separate
6. Noun. The space where a division or parting occurs. "He hid in the separation between walls"
Generic synonyms: Space
7. Noun. The termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal).
8. Noun. (law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order).
Exact synonyms: Legal Separation
Generic synonyms: Cessation, Surcease
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Separate
Generic synonyms: Cessation, Surcease
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Separate
9. Noun. The act of dividing or disconnecting.
Generic synonyms: Change Of Integrity
Specialized synonyms: Avulsion, Dissociation, Secession, Withdrawal, Disunion, Disconnection, Disjunction, Division, Detachment, Disengagement, Tear, Remotion, Removal, Division, Partition, Partitioning, Sectionalisation, Sectionalization, Segmentation, Divergence, Divergency, Withdrawal
Specialized synonyms: Secession
Derivative terms: Separate
Specialized synonyms: Avulsion, Dissociation, Secession, Withdrawal, Disunion, Disconnection, Disjunction, Division, Detachment, Disengagement, Tear, Remotion, Removal, Division, Partition, Partitioning, Sectionalisation, Sectionalization, Segmentation, Divergence, Divergency, Withdrawal
Specialized synonyms: Secession
Derivative terms: Separate
Definition of Separation
1. n. The act of separating, or the state of being separated, or separate.
Definition of Separation
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Medical Definition of Separation
1. The act of separating, or the state of being separated, or separate. Specifically: Chemical analysis. Divorce. The operation of removing water from steam. Judicial separation, a form of divorce; a separation of man and wife which has the effect of making each a single person for all legal purposes but without ability to contract a new marriage. Origin: L. Separatio: cf. F. Separation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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