What does ex in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word ex in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ex in Italian.

The word ex in Italian means ex, ex, deus ex machina, joint, equal, ex libris, bookplate, from the beginning, ex voto, to speak authoritatively. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ex

ex

avverbio (condizione precedente) (prefix)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Quella è la sua ex moglie.
That's his ex-wife.

ex

(ex compagno, ex coniuge)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'incontro con la mia ex mi ha rovinato la giornata.
The meeting with my ex ruined my day.

deus ex machina

sostantivo maschile (teatro greco)

joint

locuzione avverbiale (a pari merito)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

equal

locuzione avverbiale (in egual misura)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

ex libris, bookplate

sostantivo maschile

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

from the beginning

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Decidemmo di rifare la cucina ex novo piuttosto di un semplice restauro.
We decided to have the kitchen done from scratch rather than just give it a make over.

ex voto

sostantivo maschile (offerta votiva)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

to speak authoritatively

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