Synonyms of separations

separations

noun

plural of separation

1

as in dissolutions

the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces

the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissolutions
• splits
• breakups
• partitions
• divisions
• schisms
• fractionations
• cleavages
• scissions
• dispersions
• bifurcations
• decompositions
• dispersals
• divorces
• fractionalizations
• polarizations
• distributions
• segregations
• ruptures
• subdivisions
• disunions
• severances
• segmentations
• diffusions
• isolations
• breaches
• dismemberments
• administrations
• sequestrations
• apportionments
• seclusions
• scatterings
• disassemblies
• dichotomizations
• atomizations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unions
• associations
• unifications
• connections
• linkages
• assemblages
• attachments
• links
• conjunctions
• combinations
• consolidations
• aggregations
• fusions
• linkups

2

as in divergencies

a movement in different directions away from a common point

a sudden separation of the herd of deer when they were startled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divergencies
• divergences
• differences
• diversities
• discrepancies
• disparities
• bifurcations
• partings of the ways
• dissimilarities
• divarications
• disagreements
• distinctions
• dissidences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreements
• convergences
• similarities
• accords
• likenesses

3

as in gaps

an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)

the narrow separation between posts in the fence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gaps
• holes
• intervals
• crevices
• discontinuities
• rifts
• openings
• voids
• fissures
• cracks
• interstices
• rents
• breaches
• hiatuses
• breaks
• gulfs
• slits
• fractures
• splits
• clefts
• cavities
• slots
• interspaces
• pores
• apertures
• crannies
• chasms
• ruptures
• orifices
• notches
• chinks
• severances
• abysses
• gapes

4

as in farewells

the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions

friends who dreaded the inevitable separation after graduation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• farewells
• departures
• flights
• partings
• withdrawals
• leave-takings
• exoduses
• desertions
• goings
• exits
• egresses
• abandonments
• decampments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reunions
• arrivals
• greetings
• meetings
• salutations
• gatherings
• welcomes
• joinings

5

as in dividers

something that divides, separates, or marks off

a filing cabinet with lots of adjustable separations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dividers
• fences
• walls
• partitions
• separators
• barriers
• divisions
• boundaries
• borders
• limits