syllabus — An outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪləbəs/
Example Sentences
- Jake thought the syllabus was just a suggestion until he missed three major assignments.
- The syllabus clearly states that late submissions will not be accepted.
- She printed the syllabus and highlighted all the important dates like it was a treasure map.
syllabus
NOUN[/ˈsɪləbəs/]
An outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching
An outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Syllabus derives from Greek 'syllabos', meaning 'things collected together' or 'a list compiled together'. The term was adopted into Latin as 'syllabus' and eventually entered English, referring to a concise statement of the main points of a text or, in modern usage, an outline of topics to be covered in a course.
Breakdown
Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'legein' (to collect/gather), giving 'syllabos' (collected list). The Latin form 'syllabus' retained this sense of a compiled summary or enumeration.
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📝Examples
“Jake thought the syllabus was just a suggestion until he missed three major assignments.”
“The syllabus clearly states that late submissions will not be accepted.”
“She printed the syllabus and highlighted all the important dates like it was a treasure map.”
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