separated
/ˈsɛpəɹeɪtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Detached; not connected or joined; two or more things stand apart.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Estranged; living apart but not divorced.
Adjective
Examples
my parents are separated
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “separated” mean?
Detached; not connected or joined; two or more things stand apart.
Is “separated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.