Separation Definition & Meaning
separation
- noun
- the state of lacking unity
- coming apart
- the distance between things; "fragile items require separation and cushioning"
- sorting one thing from others; "the separation of wheat from chaff"; "the separation of mail by postal zones"
- the social act of separating or parting company; "the separation of church and state"
- the space where a division or parting occurs; "he hid in the separation between walls"
- the termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal)
- (law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order)
- the act of dividing or disconnecting
"Separation" in song lyrics
See how separation is used in real songs:
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"Hatin' got you double-datin', waitin' for our separation"
Dom PaChino f/ Featherz — Endless Love -
"My mind is on deep meditation about me and God's separation"
Gospel Gangstas — Once Was Blind -
"Now you wanna ball over separation"
Lauryn Hill — Lost Ones
Words that rhyme with separation
Usage tips for "separation"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does separation mean?
- the state of lacking unity coming apart the distance between things; "fragile items require separation and cushioning" sorting one thing from others; "the separation of wheat from chaff"; "the separation of mail by postal zones" the social act of separating or parting company; "the separation of church and state" the space where a division or parting occurs
- What part of speech is separation?
- Separation is a noun.
- How many definitions does separation have?
- Separation has 9 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).