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SEPARATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Separation.

How to pronounce separation:

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Separation - as a noun

Coming apart

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakupdetachment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterationchangemodification
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The distance between things

Example: "Fragile items require separation and cushioning"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interval
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sorting one thing from others

Example: "The separation of wheat from chaff"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sorting
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The social act of separating or parting company

Example: "The separation of church and state"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
group action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The space where a division or parting occurs

Example: "He hid in the separation between walls"

The termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal)

(law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
legal separation

Example Sentences

"The separation of church and state is important in maintaining a secular society."
"The separation of the mixture into its individual components requires advanced technology."
"Their separation was amicable, and they remained good friends."
"The separation of the fighting parties was necessary to prevent further violence."
"The separation between the two mountain ranges forms a deep valley."
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Word Game Points

Is SEPARATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, separation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SEPARATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SEPARATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, separation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SEPARATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SEPARATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, separation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SEPARATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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