The word "responsions" is spelled with a silent "s" and pronounced as /rɪˈspɒnʃənz/. It refers to a set of examinations that were historically taken by Oxford University students to determine their eligibility for a bachelor's degree. The spelling of the word can be confusing as it does not follow the usual English spelling rules. However, the word's spelling can be traced back to its Latin root word "responsio" which means "answer" or "response".
The word "responsions" is derived from the Latin term "responsiones". The Latin term "responsio" means "response" or "answer", and it is the noun form of the verb "respondere", which means "to respond" or "to answer". In the context of academic examinations, "responsions" is commonly used to refer to a set of preliminary or qualifying examinations. This term is particularly associated with the University of Oxford, where "responsions" were historically used as an entry requirement for undergraduate programs.