Etymology, English, Separate

Etymology

From Latin separatus, perfect passive participle of separare (“to separate”), from Latin sē- (“apart”) +‎ parō (“prepare”). Displaced Middle English scheden, from Old English scēadan (whence English shed).

Pronunciation

• (adjective, noun) IPA^(key): /ˈsɛpɹət/, /ˈsɛpəɹət/
• (verb) IPA^(key): /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/