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/