Examen (Noun)
Meaning 1
A critical study (as of a writer's work).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The student spent hours conducting an examen of the novel's themes and symbolism, searching for deeper meanings.
- Scholars undertook a thorough examen of the poet's entire body of work, analyzing recurring motifs and imagery.
- The literary magazine published an in-depth examen of the author's writing style, exploring how it evolved over the course of her career.
- The graduate student's dissertation was an examen of the playwright's dramatic structures and their impact on the audience.
- The academic's examen of the classic novel's historical context and cultural significance helped shed new light on the text's enduring popularity.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.