What Does Ex Mean in a Relationship?

In social relationships, an ex (plural is exes) is someone with whom a person was once associated, in a relationship or marriage. As a prefix, ex- can refer to a variety of different relationships; for example, one might refer to a music group's ex-guitarist, or someone's ex-friend.

Why do we say ex-boyfriend?

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).

What is ex short for?

Ex. is actually an English abbreviation. Many people think that it's the short form of “example,” but it actually stands for “exercise.”

Alexander Ross

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