graduate school — an institution or division of a university that offers advanced academic degrees beyond a bachelor's degree
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an institution or division of a university that offers advanced academic degrees beyond a bachelor's degree
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrædʒuət skuːl/
Example Sentences
- My bank account cried harder than I did when I got rejected from graduate school.
- Graduate school: where you pay money to question everything you thought you knew.
- She decided to pursue a PhD in graduate school after working in industry for five years.
graduate school
NOUN[/ˈɡrædʒuət skuːl/]
an institution or division of a university that offers advanced academic degrees beyond a bachelor's degree
She studies late at graduate school, surrounded by thick research papers.
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Origin
Graduate derives from Latin gradus meaning 'step' or 'stage,' referring to progression through academic levels. School originates from Greek skhole, originally denoting leisure time dedicated to learning. Together, graduate school signifies an institution for advanced study following undergraduate completion.
Breakdown
Graduate: gradus (Latin 'step, stage') + -ate (suffix forming verbs, indicating progression). School: skhole (Greek 'leisure, learning') + -ol (nominal form). The compound describes a stage of academic advancement beyond the undergraduate level.
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📝Examples
“My bank account cried harder than I did when I got rejected from graduate school.”
“Graduate school: where you pay money to question everything you thought you knew.”
“She decided to pursue a PhD in graduate school after working in industry for five years.”
“The graduate school application required three letters of recommendation and a personal statement.”
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