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exigo

Exigo is a Latin verb meaning to drive out, to demand, to exact, or to complete. It belongs to the third conjugation, with principal parts exigo, exigere, exegi, exactum. In classical Latin, it covers senses from collecting payments to enforcing duties, and to bringing about a result or completion. The etymology derives from ex- “out” + agere “to drive, do,” and the sense of driving something to its conclusion is reflected in the perfect and supine forms.

In English, exigo is not typically used outside scholarly Latin quotations, but the root has yielded a

In modern contexts, Exigo is also used as a proper noun by various brands and companies, across

See also: exaction, exact, exigent, exigency.

family
of
words
such
as
exact,
exaction,
exacting,
and
exigent,
which
share
the
idea
of
requiring
or
demanding,
or
of
precision.
sectors
including
software,
technology,
and
fitness
equipment.
As
with
many
brand
names,
the
specific
organizations
and
products
that
bear
the
name
Exigo
vary
by
region
and
over
time.