divorce
Translation
divorce
Examples
They are getting a divorce.
They are getting a divorce.
The divorce rate is increasing.
The divorce rate is increasing.
Grammar Patterns
to get a divorce to legally end a marriage. They decided to get a divorce.
a divorce from ((sb.)) the legal ending of a marriage with someone. Her divorce from him was finalized last month.
Similar Words
Synonyms: separation, split, breakup; Antonyms: marriage, union
Etymology
From Latin `divortium` 'separation', from `divertere` 'to turn in different directions', from `di-` 'apart' + `vertere` 'to turn'.
Memory Tips
Think of `di-` meaning 'two' or 'apart'. A divorce turns one couple into two separate individuals.