- pronunciation:
- dih
vors
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the ending of a marriage as recognized by law.
The couple considered getting a divorce but decided to work out their problems instead.- similar words:
- separation
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
divorces, divorcing, divorced |
| definition: |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone).
He wants to divorce his wife.- antonyms:
- unite, wed
- similar words:
- annul, dissolve, separate, terminate, void
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to end a marriage by law.
The couple were unhappy and decided to divorce.- antonyms:
- wed
- similar words:
- separate, terminate
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| related words: |
part |
| derivations: |
divorceable (adj.), divorcer (n.) |
Divorce is from a Latin word that means "to separate", "leave one's husband," or "turn aside."