ex- is a word-forming element, which in English simply means former in this case, or mainly out of, from, but also upwards, completely, deprive of, without. It most likely originated in Latin, where ex meant out of, from within, and perhaps, in some cases also from Greek cognate ex, ek.
What is an ex boyfriend?
1. ex-boyfriend - a man who is no longer a womans boyfriend.
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Where does the term ex boyfriend come from?
3 Answers. The prefix ex- is of Latin origin but the words ex-wife, ex-boyfriend are an extended use of Latin phrases such as ex consule, ex magistro equitum, (one who) from being consul, master of knights (where ex- is prefixed to titles of office or dignity).
Yes, we know that former is a word by itself, and ex- is a prefix and that they always precede a noun. Dictionaries do not distinguish any difference between the two words; they only say that former is formal.