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examinant

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪɡˈzæmɪnənt/

1

noun

Meaning 1

One who examines; an examiner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

One who is to be examined.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Examples

  • February 5 1722, Humphrey Prideaux, Articles for the Reformation of the two Universities the Examinants appear before them, in classes of ix at a time, and each class shall be examined [...]

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin examinantis (“examining”).