separates

noun

a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments

a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

verb

divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

come apart

treat differently on the basis of sex or race

become separated into pieces or fragments

go one's own way

discontinue an association or relation

make a division or separation

arrange or order by classes or categories

divide into components or constituents

separate into parts or portions

mark as different

force, take, or pull apart

act as a barrier between

adjective

have the connection undone

separated according to race, sex, class, or religion

standing apart

independent

Roots

paropar- · Latin · prepare

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