degree — a unit of measurement for angles or temperature
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a unit of measurement for angles or temperature
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈɡriː/
Example Sentences
- My room is 30 degrees, but my heart is 100 degrees when I see pizza!
- He has a degree in computer science from Seoul National University.
- Turn the wheel 90 degrees to the right.
degree
NOUN[/dɪˈɡriː/]
a unit of measurement for angles or temperature
The water reached a dangerous degree of heat and began to boil.
The student climbed the stairs and imagined each step as another degree of achievement. (DEGREE → STEP → a degree is another step upward)
The family agreed that earning a degree would help guarantee a brighter future.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin gradus, meaning 'step' or 'stage'. The metaphorical sense developed from the literal image of ascending a staircase step by step, eventually extending to denote a level of achievement, rank, or intensity.
Breakdown
de- (down) + gradus (step, stage). The prefix de- combined with the root gradus to form degredus, which evolved into the modern term for a step or stage of progression, whether literal or figurative.
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📝Examples
“My room is 30 degrees, but my heart is 100 degrees when I see pizza!”
“He has a degree in computer science from Seoul National University.”
“Turn the wheel 90 degrees to the right.”
“To what degree are you obsessed with K-pop?”
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