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pre-degree

de·gree
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-gree]
    • /dɪˈgri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-gree]
    • /dɪˈgri/

Definitions of pre-degree word

  • noun pre-degree any of a series of steps or stages, as in a process or course of action; a point in any scale. 1
  • noun pre-degree a stage or point in or as if in progression or retrogression: We followed the degrees of her recovery with joy. 1
  • noun pre-degree a stage in a scale of intensity or amount: a high degree of mastery. 1
  • noun pre-degree extent, measure, scope, or the like: To what degree will he cooperate? 1
  • noun pre-degree 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 pre-degree 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 pre-degree

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 Pre-degree

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pre-degree 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Top questions with pre-degree

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