"Exanimations" is a noun that refers to the act of examining something or someone thoroughly. The spelling of this word can be broken down using IPA phonetic transcription as /ɛksænɪˈmeɪʃənz/. The prefix "ex-" indicates "out" or "from," followed by the root word "examination" which is pronounced as /ɪɡˌzæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/. The suffix "-s" denotes the plural form of the word. Therefore, "exanimations" means multiple instances of examining something or someone in detail.