Exigeante

/ɛɡˈziːʒɑ̃t/ adjective

Definition

The feminine form of exigeant (French adjective); demanding or exacting (very rare in English).

Etymology

French feminine form of exigeant, preserving the -e ending from French grammar. Rarely used in English except when quoting French texts or in bilingual contexts.

Kelly Says

This shows how English sometimes preserves French grammatical gender when using French words—most English speakers wouldn't use this form, but it appears in literary or academic French discussions.

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