SEPARATE
—adjective. Forming a unit by itself, existing apart; disconnected, distinct, or individual. —none. (in plural.) Trousers, skirts, etc. That are not parts of suits. —verb. (-ting) 1 make separate, sever. 2 prevent union or contact of. 3 go different ways. 4 (esp. As separated adj.) Cease to live with one`s spouse. 5 (foll. By from) secede. 6 a divide or sort into parts or sizes. B (often foll. By out) extract or remove (an ingredient etc.). ? separately adverb. Separateness none. [latin separo (v.)]