separation

B1
Pronunciation
/sɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.

Synonyms
detachment disjunction division rupture severance
Antonyms
annexation combination unification
2 Definition

The act or condition of two or more people being separated from one another.

3 Definition

The act or condition of a married couple living in separate homes while remaining legally married.

4 Definition

The place at which a division occurs.

Synonyms
border boundary demarcation
5 Definition

An interval, gap or space that separates things or people.

Synonyms
break interstice
6 Definition

An object that separates two spaces.

Synonyms
barrier separator
7 Definition

Departure from active duty, while not necessarily leaving the service entirely.