professorial

pro·fes·sor

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pruh-fes-er]
- /prəˈfɛs ər/
- /ˌprɒf.əˈsɔː.ri.əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-fes-er]
- /prəˈfɛs ər/

Definitions of professorial word

noun professorial a teacher of the highest academic rank in a college or university, who has been awarded the title Professor in a particular branch of learning; a full professor: a professor of Spanish literature. 1
noun professorial any teacher who has the rank of professor, associate professor, or assistant professor. 1
noun professorial a teacher. 1
noun professorial an instructor in some art or skilled sport: a professor of singing; a professor of boxing. 1
noun professorial a person who professes his or her sentiments, beliefs, etc. 1
adjective professorial relating to a professor 1

See all 8 definitions of professorial

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Origin of professorial

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin prōfessor one who has taken the vows of a religious order, Latin: a public lecturer, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + -fet-, combining form of fatērī to acknowledge, declare + -tor -tor, with tt > ss

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Parts of speech for Professorial

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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professorial popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

professorial usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for professorial

adj professorial

in the know — to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully.
learned — having much knowledge; scholarly; erudite: learned professors.

adjective professorial

grounded — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.

All 3 Synonyms of professorial

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