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- [bak-uh-lawr-ee-it, -lor-]
- /ˌbæk əˈlɔr i ɪt, -ˈlɒr-/
- /ˌbæk.əˈlɔː.ri.ət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-uh-lawr-ee-it, -lor-]
- /ˌbæk əˈlɔr i ɪt, -ˈlɒr-/
Definitions of baccalaureate word
- singular noun baccalaureate The baccalaureate is an examination taken by students at the age of eighteen in France and some other countries. 3
- countable noun baccalaureate In the United States, a baccalaureate service or address is a service that is held or a talk that is given during the ceremony when students receive their degrees. 3
- noun baccalaureate the university degree of Bachelor or Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc 3
- noun baccalaureate an internationally recognized programme of study, comprising different subjects, offered as an alternative to a course of A levels in Britain 3
- noun baccalaureate a farewell sermon delivered at the commencement ceremonies in many colleges and universities 3
- noun baccalaureate the degree of bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, etc. 3
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Origin of baccalaureate
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Medieval Latin baccalaureātus, equivalent to baccalaure(us) advanced student, bachelor (for baccalārius (see bachelor), alteration by association with Latin phrase bacca laureus laurel berry) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Baccalaureate
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baccalaureate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for baccalaureate
noun baccalaureate
- sort — a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature: to develop a new sort of painting; nice people, of course, but not really our sort.
- status — the position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing.
- strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
- level — having no part higher than another; having a flat or even surface.
- grade — a degree or step in a scale, as of rank, advancement, quality, value, or intensity: the best grade of paper.
Antonyms for baccalaureate
noun baccalaureate
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
- lowliness — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
- importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.
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