separation
Translation
the act of separating, the state of being apart, a gap
Examples
The separation of church and state is important.
The separation of church and state is important.
Their separation was difficult for the children.
Their separation was difficult for the children.
A clear separation between work and home is healthy.
A clear separation between work and home is healthy.
Grammar Patterns
separation ((of A)) ((from B)) the division of (A) from (B) The separation of church and state is important.
separation ((between A and B)) a division between (A) and (B) A clear separation between work and home is healthy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: division, split, parting, divorce; Antonyms: union, connection, merger
Etymology
From 'separate' + '-ion', a suffix forming nouns of action or state.
Memory Tips
The '-ion' ending often indicates a process or state, so it's the *act* or *state* of being separate.