departing

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Word Origin & History

mid-13c., "part from each other," from Old French departir (10c.) "to divide, distribute; separate (oneself), depart; die," from Late Latin departire "divide" (transitive), from de- "from" (see de-) + partire "to part, divide," from pars (genitive partis) "a part" (see part (n.)).

As a euphemism for "to die" (to depart this life; cf. Old French departir de cest siecle) it is attested from c.1500, as is the departed for "the dead," singly or collectively. Transitive lingers in some English usages; the wedding service was till death us depart until 1662. Related: Departed; departing.

Example Sentences for departing

The two youths jumped with all their strength to reach the departing galley.

The neighbor stood in the doorway, and looked after the departing couple.

The flutter of the departing skirt, as he came into the room, assured him it was one of these.

They ask for Mademoiselle, are consternated when they learn of her departing.

Mr. Galloway, when he was departing, beckoned Constance into the hall.

It was the end; coma was coming; the mind was departing with the breath.

Already the canoes were departing, and some had disappeared down the river.

"Let me kiss you again, my good Nicolas," said he to his departing brother.

But Beorn's eyes were closing, and the soul was departing as day returned.

And in the hope that he is one of these mystics, Socrates is now departing.

departing

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desertion

outgoing

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parting

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outgoing

parenthetic

parting

valedictory

Synonyms for departing

desertion