What does ex mean as a prefix?

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The question is asking for the meaning of the prefix 'ex.' This requires an understanding of linguistic roots and how prefixes affect the meaning of words.

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"out of" or "former"

The prefix 'ex' means 'out of' or 'from.' It is used to indicate former status or position, or movement out of something.

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The prefix 'ex' means 'out of' or 'from.' It is used to indicate former status or position, or movement out of something.

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The prefix 'ex-' can appear in various contexts, such as in 'ex-president' to mean a former president, or in 'export' to mean sending goods out of a country.

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