commencement — The beginning or start of something, especially a formal ceremony marking the start or completion of an academic program.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The beginning or start of something, especially a formal ceremony marking the start or completion of an academic program.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmensmənt/
Korean meaning: 시작, 개시; 졸업식
Korean pronunciation: 커-멘스-먼트 (강세: 멘)
Example Sentences
- The commencement speaker accidentally called the graduates 'prisoners' instead of 'graduates' - it was quite embarrassing!
- The commencement of online classes marked a new era in education.
- At commencement, half the parents cried more than their graduating children.
commencement
NOUN//kəˈmensmənt//
The beginning or start of something, especially a formal ceremony marking the start or completion of an academic program.
The beginning or start of something, especially a formal ceremony marking the start or completion of an academic program.
Commencement announcement meets fierce denouncement!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'com-' (together) and 'initiare' (to begin), literally meaning 'to begin together.' The graduation ceremony meaning comes from the idea that graduates are starting their new lives together.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The commencement speaker accidentally called the graduates 'prisoners' instead of 'graduates' - it was quite embarrassing!”
“The commencement of online classes marked a new era in education.”
“At commencement, half the parents cried more than their graduating children.”
“The commencement of the project has been delayed due to budget constraints.”
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