graduation ceremony — A formal ceremony held to celebrate the completion of a course of study
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A formal ceremony held to celebrate the completion of a course of study
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən ˈserəmoʊni/
Example Sentences
- The graduation ceremony was postponed due to rain, but the diplomas weren't waterproof anyway.
- During the graduation ceremony, parents shed more tears than students.
- The graduation ceremony lasted so long that some graduates fell asleep in their caps.
graduation ceremony
NOUN[/ˌɡrædʒuˈeɪʃən ˈserəmoʊni/]
A formal ceremony held to celebrate the completion of a course of study
A formal ceremony held to celebrate the completion of a course of study
Years of dedication bloom into graduation celebration!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Graduation derives from Latin 'gradus' meaning step or stage, combined with the suffix '-ation' denoting an action or process. Ceremony comes from Latin 'ceremonia' referring to religious rites or formal observances. Together, graduation ceremony etymologically represents a sacred ritual marking the progression through stages of academic achievement.
Breakdown
gradus (step, stage) + -ation (action, process) + ceremony (from Latin ceremonia, religious rite or formal observance). The compound denotes a formal ritual marking advancement through educational stages.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The graduation ceremony was postponed due to rain, but the diplomas weren't waterproof anyway.”
“During the graduation ceremony, parents shed more tears than students.”
“The graduation ceremony lasted so long that some graduates fell asleep in their caps.”
“She invited her whole family to the graduation ceremony.”
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