: 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 WebThat’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
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