practicum

prac·ti·cum

P p

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prak-ti-kuh m]
- /ˈpræk tɪ kəm/
- /ˈpræktɪkəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prak-ti-kuh m]
- /ˈpræk tɪ kəm/

Definitions of practicum word

noun practicum (in a college or university) the part of a course consisting of practical work in a particular field. 1
noun practicum practical study 1
noun practicum a course in which theory is put into practice, a practical training or research session 0
noun practicum a course involving activities emphasizing the practical application of theory, esp. one in which a student gains on-the-job experience in a field of study 0

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Origin of practicum

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; < Latin, neuter of prācticus practic

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Parts of speech for Practicum

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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practicum popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for practicum

noun practicum

clinic — A clinic is a building where people go to receive medical advice or treatment.
internship — the state or condition of being an intern.
workshop — a room, group of rooms, or building in which work, especially mechanical work, is carried on.

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