Exercent

/ˈɛksərsənt/ noun

Definition

A person who exercises or practices something; one who is in training.

Etymology

From Latin exercens, present participle of exercere (to exercise, train). This term combines the Latin root exerc- with the agent suffix -ent, meaning 'one who does.'

Kelly Says

While 'exercent' is technically valid, English speakers preferred the simpler 'exerciser,' so this Latin-derived term mostly disappeared—showing how languages constantly prune their vocabulary.

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