exercitation

noun

ex·​er·​ci·​ta·​tion ig-ˌzər-sə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce exercitation (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English exercitacioun, from Latin exercitation-, exercitatio, from exercitare

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exercitation was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Exercitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exercitation. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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