examen etymology

French word examen comes from Latin exigo

Detailed word origin of examen

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
exigo Latin (lat) (of time) I spend, pass.. I bring to an end, conclude, finish, complete.. I demand, require; enforce, exact (pay).. I determine, find out, ascertain.. I drive out; expel.. I endure, undergo.. I examine, consider, test.. I execute, complete a task.. I measure against a standard; weigh.
examine Latin (lat)
examen French (fra) Exam, test.

Words with the same origin as examen

Descendants of exigo
essai essaimage essaimer essayage essayer exactitude examination examiner exigence exiger inexactitude