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- [dih-gree]
- /dɪˈgri/
- /dɪˈɡriː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-gree]
- /dɪˈgri/
Definitions of degrees word
- noun degrees any of a series of steps or stages, as in a process or course of action; a point in any scale. 1
- noun degrees a stage or point in or as if in progression or retrogression: We followed the degrees of her recovery with joy. 1
- noun degrees a stage in a scale of intensity or amount: a high degree of mastery. 1
- noun degrees extent, measure, scope, or the like: To what degree will he cooperate? 1
- noun degrees a stage in a scale of rank or station; relative standing in society, business, etc.: His uncouth behavior showed him to be a man of low degree. 1
- noun degrees Education. an academic title conferred by universities and colleges as an indication of the completion of a course of study, or as an honorary recognition of achievement. 1
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Origin of degrees
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English degre < Anglo-French, Old French < Vulgar Latin *dēgradus; see de-, grade
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Parts of speech for Degrees
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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degrees popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
degrees usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for degrees
noun degrees
- temperature — a measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance with reference to some standard value. The temperature of two systems is the same when the systems are in thermal equilibrium.
- ladder — a structure of wood, metal, or rope, commonly consisting of two sidepieces between which a series of bars or rungs are set at suitable distances, forming a means of climbing up or down.
- incalescent — increasing in heat or ardor.
- feverish — having fever.
- calefaction — the act of heating
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