̘. ̈a.ˈseprɪt adj., n., & v. --adj. (often foll. by from) forming a
unit that is or
may be regarded as
apart or by
itself; physically
disconnected,
distinct, or
individual (living in separate rooms;
the two questions are essentially separate). --n. 1 (in pl.) separate articles of
clothing suitable for wearing
together in
various combinations. 2 an
offprint. --v. 1 tr.
make separate,
sever, disunite. 2 tr.
prevent union or
contact of. 3 intr. go
different ways,
disperse. 4 intr.
cease to live together as a
married couple. 5 intr. (foll. by from)
secede. 6 tr. a
divide or
sort (milk,
ore,
fruit,
light, etc.)
into constituent parts or sizes. b (often foll. by out)
extract or
remove (an
ingredient,
waste product, etc.) by
such a process for
use or rejection. 7 tr. US
discharge,
dismiss. øøseparately adv. separateness n. separative adj. separatory adj. [L separare separat(as
SE-, parare make ready)]