[ɛks], (Adposition)

Definitions:
- (of goods) sold direct from
(e.g: carpet tiles offered at a special price, ex stock)

- not including
(e.g: the cost is £5,000 ex VAT)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century (in ex): from Latin, ‘out of’

[ɛks], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a former husband, wife, or other partner in a relationship
(e.g: I don't want my ex to spoil what I have now)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: independent usage of ex-