exergue

noun

: a space on a coin, token, or medal usually on the reverse below the central part of the design

Examples of exergue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That’s brief compared to exergue, the documentary directed by Dimitris Athyridis that clocks in at 14 hours. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024 That makes exergue a radical act of transparency that befits this show’s ethos. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024 With 11 features on offer, the Wavelengths section includes a 14-hour documentary, exergue – on documenta 14, from director Dimitris Athiridi set to be presented over three screenings. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2024 The 14-hour, compulsively watchable exergue – on documenta 14 from Greek filmmaker Dimitris Athiridi will be presented in three screenings. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French, from New Latin exergum, from Greek ex out of + ergon work

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exergue was in 1697

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Cite this Entry

“Exergue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exergue. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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