First Known Use: 1606
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examen
noun ex·a·men \ig-ˈzā-mən\
Definition of EXAMEN
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: a critical study
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Origin of EXAMEN
Latin, tongue of a balance, examination, from exigere — more at exact
Related to EXAMEN
- Synonyms
- delving, disquisition, inquiry, examination, exploration, inquest, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study
Rhymes with EXAMEN
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