undergraduate — a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or college
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or college
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuət/
Example Sentences
- As an undergraduate, Mike spent more time playing games than studying, which explains his creative approach to exam answers.
- The undergraduate dormitory has a strict 'no cooking ramen at 3 AM' policy after several fire alarms.
- Most undergraduate students take four years to complete their bachelor's degree.
undergraduate
NOUN[/ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuət/]
a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or college
The undergraduate studied late at the university library.
The undergraduate prepared carefully for the final exam. (🎓 Bachelor's Degree + 🏫 University Student → Undergraduate)
The undergraduate became a graduate and later earned a doctorate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Undergraduate is a compound word formed from 'under' (below) and 'graduate' (one who has completed studies). It emerged in English academic contexts to denote students pursuing a bachelor's degree, positioned hierarchically below graduate students who pursue advanced degrees.
Breakdown
under- (below, beneath) + graduate (one who has completed a course of study). The compound designates a student at a level below that of a graduate student.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“As an undergraduate, Mike spent more time playing games than studying, which explains his creative approach to exam answers.”
“The undergraduate dormitory has a strict 'no cooking ramen at 3 AM' policy after several fire alarms.”
“Most undergraduate students take four years to complete their bachelor's degree.”
“The professor's undergraduate lecture was so boring that even the coffee fell asleep.”
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