departure
UK[dɪˈpɑːtʃə(r)]US[dɪˈpɑːrtʃər]
n
the act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey
n
an action or way of doing something that is different from the usual or expected way
Morpheme Breakdown
de
part
ure
de
away
part
divide, leave
ure
noun suffix
Etymology
the word 'departure' originates from the old french 'departir', meaning "to divide, separate, or leave". this verb was formed from the latin prefix 'de-' (away) and the verb 'partire' (to divide, share). the core concept of "dividing oneself away" evolved logically into the modern sense of leaving a place. the suffix '-ure' was later added to form the noun denoting the action or result of leaving, solidifying its meaning as the act of going away or a deviation from a norm.
Analysis
Structure: de (away) + part (divide, leave) + ure (noun suffix)
- de: a latin prefix meaning "away from" or "off".
- part: from latin 'partire', meaning "to divide, share, leave", itself from 'pars' (a part).
- ure: a noun-forming suffix of latin origin indicating an action, process, or result.
Examples
his sudden departure from the meeting surprised everyone.
the flight's departure has been delayed by two hours.
this new policy represents a significant departure from previous practices.