ex
ex as an abbreviation
Meaning
specimen; example; copy
In Swedish: exempel, exemplar
ex as a noun(ett ex)
Meaning
ex; ex-partner; short for exemplar (“copy, specimen”)
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | ett ex |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | exet |
| Plural, indefinite | ex |
| Plural, definite | exen |
ex is an ett-word, so adjectives agree with it: ett stort ex, det stora exet. Check another noun
Practise ex
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Questions
What does ex mean in English?
ex means “specimen, example”.
Is it en ex or ett ex?
It is ett ex, and “the ex” is exet.
What is the plural of ex?
ex doesn't change in the plural: ett ex, två ex (definite: exen).
Nearby common words
ex is number 2,447 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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