The separationof two or more things or groups is the fact that they are separate or become separate, and are not linked.
He believes in the separation of the races.
...a 'Christian republic' in which there was a clear separation between church andstate. [+ between]
2. variable noun
During a separation, people who usually live together are not together.
She wondered if Harry had been unfaithful to her during this long separation.
All children will tend to suffer from separation from their parents and siblings. [+ from]
3. variable noun
If a couple who are married or living together have a separation, they decide to live apart.
They agreed to a trial separation.
...loss of a loved one through death, separation or divorce.
Synonyms: split-up, parting, split, divorce More Synonyms of separation
More Synonyms of separation
separation in British English
(ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of separating or state of being separated
2.
the place or line where a separation is made
3.
a gap that separates
4. family law
the cessation of cohabitation of a married couple, either by mutual agreement or under a decree of a court
Compare judicial separation, divorce
5.
a.
the act of jettisoning a burnt-out stage of a multistage rocket
b.
the instant at which such a stage is jettisoned
separation in American English
(ˌsepəˈreiʃən)
noun
1.
an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated
2.
a place, line, or point of parting
3.
a gap, hole, rent, or the like
4.
something that separates or divides
5. Law
a.
cessation of conjugal cohabitation, as by mutual consent
b. See judicial separation
6. Aerospace
the time or act of releasing a burned-out stage of a rocket or missile from the remainder
7. Photography See separation negative
Word origin
[1375–1425; late ME ‹ L sēparātiōn- (s. of sēparātiō), equiv. to sēparāt(us) separate + -iōn--ion]
separation in the Pharmaceutical Industry
(sɛpəreɪʃən)
noun
(Pharmaceutical: Processes)
Separation is the process by which a substance divides or is divided into component parts.
Distillation of a substance results in its separation into liquids with different boiling points.
Chromatography is a widely used technique for separation and purification of the components of a substance.
Separation is the process by which a substance divides or is divided into component parts.
Examples of 'separation' in a sentence
separation
And yet it builds beautifully into a touching meditation on loss and separation through death.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Whether that leaving means separation or divorce is something each spouse and each pastor have to consider.
Christianity Today (2000)
There was then no clear separation between the sciences of cosmology and biology.
Dyson, Freeman Infinite in All Directions (1989)
It was limited to agreements containing financial arrangements or to separation agreements which contained no financial arrangements.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The long separation from his brother begins.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In recent weeks signals of separation have become more glaring.
The Sun (2010)
An example of such a key issue that frequently emerges is that of early separation and loss.
Langan, Mary (ed) Taking Child Abuse Seriously: Contemporary issues in child protection theory andpractice (1990)
Last night it was clear that their separation was expected to be permanent.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Divorce and separation or bereavement and the ensuing loneliness.
Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women (1991)
This long period of separation allows the bones not only to grow but also to change in their relative position.
Wills, Christopher The Runaway Brain: the Evolution of Human Uniqueness (1993)
The couple announced their separation last September after months of speculation.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
How does the policy impact families before, during and after couple separation?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
A long marriage ends in the separation of death.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We also agreed on our split of assets in a separation agreement, which we had drawn up by a lawyer.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
separation
British English: separation /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/ NOUN
The separation of two or more things or groups is the fact that they are separate or become separate, and are not linked.
Separation from family is always traumatic.
American English: separation
Arabic: اِنْفِصال
Brazilian Portuguese: separação
Chinese: 分离
Croatian: odvajanje
Czech: odloučení
Danish: separation
Dutch: scheiding
European Spanish: separación
Finnish: erottaminen
French: séparation
German: Trennung
Greek: χωρισμός
Italian: separazione
Japanese: 分離
Korean: 분리
Norwegian: separasjon
Polish: rozdzielenie
European Portuguese: separação
Romanian: separare
Russian: разделение
Latin American Spanish: separación
Swedish: separation
Thai: การแยกจากกัน
Turkish: ayrılma
Ukrainian: відокремлення
Vietnamese: sự chia cắt
All related terms of 'separation'
colour separation
the division of a coloured original into cyan , magenta , yellow, and black so that plates may be made for print reproduction . Separation may be achieved by electronic scanning or by photographic techniques using filters to isolate each colour
grade separation
a point at which a railway and a road cross at different levels, one of them through an underpass or overpass
legal separation
→ another term (esp US) for judicial separation
separation anxiety
a state of distress felt at the prospect of being separated from a familiar or beloved person
separation center
a center where persons in the armed forces are discharged or released from active duty
trial separation
an experimental period of living apart
judicial separation
a court decree requiring a married couple to cease cohabiting but not dissolving the marriage
particle separation
a rule that moves the particle of a phrasal verb , thus deriving a sentence like He looked the answer up from a structure that also underlies He looked up the answer
separation allowance
an allowance paid to a member of the military when they are forced to be apart from their family due to their military duties
separation negative
a black-and-white negative of one of the additive primary colors used to form a color image
separation of powers
the principle or system of vesting in separate branches the executive , legislative , and judicial powers of a government
separation of variables
a grouping of the terms of an ordinary differential equation so that associated with each differential is a factor consisting entirely of functions of the independent variable appearing in the differential
colour separation overlay
(in colour television ) a special effect in which a coloured background can be eliminated and a different background substituted
abscission layer
a layer of parenchyma cells that is formed at the bases of fruits, flowers, and leaves before abscission . As the parenchyma disintegrates , the organ becomes separated from the plant
chromakey
(in colour television ) a special effect in which a coloured background can be eliminated and a different background substituted
Chinese translation of 'separation'
separation
(sɛpəˈreɪʃən)
n(c/u)
[of things, groups]分开(開) (fēnkāi)
(= process of separating) 分离(離) (fēnlí)
(= division) (into smaller parts) 分隔 (fēngé)
(= time apart) (from loved ones) 分离(離) (fēnlí)
(= split-up)[of couple]分居 (fēnjū)
1 (noun)
Definition
the act of separating
a permanent separation from his son
Synonyms
division
a division into two independent factions
break
There is some threat of a break in relations between them.
segregation
a law which will end compulsory racial segregation in prisons
detachment
severance
disengagement
This policy of disengagement from the war had its critics.
dissociation
a complete dissociation from one another
disconnection
He hopes for a gradual disconnection from the federation.
disjunction
disunion
disconnect
2 (noun)
Definition
the living apart of a married couple without divorce
They agreed to a trial separation.
Synonyms
split-up
parting
Through a parting in the mist, we saw a huddle of buildings.
split
Their split was acrimonious.
divorce
Some marriages do end in divorce.
break-up
a marital break-up
farewell
a touching farewell
rift
They hope to heal the rift with their father.
estrangement
The quarrel marked the beginning of a 20-year estrangement.
leave-taking
For him, the leave-taking was heartbreaking.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of break
There is some threat of a break in relations between them.
Synonyms
breach,
split,
dispute,
separation,
rift,
rupture,
alienation,
severance,
disaffection,
schism,
estrangement,
disunion,
division
in the sense of break-up
Definition
a separation or disintegration
a marital break-up
Synonyms
separation,
split,
divorce,
breakdown,
ending,
parting,
breaking,
splitting,
wind-up,
rift,
disintegration,
dissolution,
termination
in the sense of detachment
Synonyms
separation,
severing,
disengagement,
disconnection,
disjoining
Synonyms of 'separation'
separation
Explore 'separation' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of disconnection
He hopes for a gradual disconnection from the federation.
Synonyms
separation,
cutting off,
cut-off,
severance,
disconnect
in the sense of disengagement
This policy of disengagement from the war had its critics.
Synonyms
disconnection,
withdrawal,
separation,
detachment,
disentanglement
in the sense of dissociation
a complete dissociation from one another
Synonyms
separation,
break,
division,
distancing,
divorce,
isolation,
segregation,
detachment,
severance,
disengagement,
disconnection,
disunion
in the sense of divorce
Definition
the legal ending of a marriage
Some marriages do end in divorce.
Synonyms
separation,
split,
break-up,
parting,
split-up,
rift,
dissolution,
severance,
estrangement,
annulment,
decree nisi,
disunion
in the sense of estrangement
The quarrel marked the beginning of a 20-year estrangement.
Synonyms
alienation,
parting,
division,
split,
withdrawal,
break-up,
breach,
hostility,
separation,
withholding,
disaffection,
disunity,
dissociation,
antagonization
in the sense of farewell
Definition
the act of saying goodbye and leaving
a touching farewell
Synonyms
goodbye,
parting,
departure,
leave-taking,
adieu,
valediction,
sendoff (informal),
adieux or adieus
in the sense of leave-taking
Definition
a departing
For him, the leave-taking was heartbreaking.
Synonyms
departure,
going,
leaving,
parting,
goodbye,
farewell,
valediction,
sendoff (informal)
in the sense of parting
Definition
the act of dividing (something)
Through a parting in the mist, we saw a huddle of buildings.
Synonyms
division,
breaking,
split,
separation,
rift,
partition,
detachment,
rupture,
divergence
in the sense of rift
Definition
a break in friendly relations between people or groups of people
They hope to heal the rift with their father.
Synonyms
breach,
difference,
division,
split,
separation,
falling out (informal),
disagreement,
quarrel,
alienation,
schism,
estrangement
in the sense of segregation
Definition
the act of segregating
a law which will end compulsory racial segregation in prisons