essay

//ˈɛs.eɪ//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

formal

Mnemonics, your own examples, reminders…

1.A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
2.A proposed design for a postage stamp or a banknote.

Uncommon· #2676

Since late 16th century, borrowed from Middle French essay, essai (“essay”), meaning coined by Montaigne at the same time

From the same words with the earlier meanings 'experiment; assay; attempt'

From Old French essay, essai, assay, assai

From Latin exagium (“weight; weighing, testing on the balance”)

From exigere + -ium.

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