pre-graduation
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B2
/priː-ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən/
before graduation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-graduation' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'graduation' from Latin 'graduatio', where 'gradus' meant 'step'.
Historical Evolution
'graduatio' transformed into the English word 'graduation', and the prefix 'pre-' was added to form 'pre-graduation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before taking a step', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'before graduation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period before graduation.
The pre-graduation ceremony was held in the auditorium.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 19:41