- pronunciation:
- dih
vors
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the ending of a marriage as recognized by law.
Her parents got a divorce three years ago.- similar words:
- termination
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| derivations: |
divorceable (adj.), divorcer (n.) |
Divorce is from a Latin word that means "to separate", "leave one's husband," or "turn aside."