Examinant

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnənt/ noun

Definition

A person who is being examined or tested; a candidate undergoing an examination.

Etymology

From Latin examinans (examining), the present participle of examinare. The -ant suffix indicates someone undergoing or experiencing an action.

Kelly Says

The -ant suffix works alongside -ent, -ee, and -er to create different perspectives on who's involved in an action—'examinant' emphasizes the person being examined, putting the focus on the test-taker rather than the test-giver!

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