doctoral-level
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C1
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/ˈdɑːktərəl ˈlɛvəl/
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/ˈdɒktərəl ˈlɛvəl/
advanced academic level
Etymology
Etymology Information
'doctoral' originates from the Latin word 'doctoralis,' where 'doctor' meant 'teacher' or 'learned person.'
Historical Evolution
'doctoral' evolved from the Latin 'doctoralis' through Old French 'doctoral' and eventually became the modern English word 'doctoral.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a teacher or learned person,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pertaining to a doctorate degree.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting the level of study or academic work required for a doctorate degree.
The course is designed for doctoral-level students.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42