postgraduate
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Of studies which take place after having successfully completed a degree course.
Pronunciation
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pohstgrajuhwuhtSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
poʊstɡˈɹædʒəwət
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of studies which take place after having successfully completed a degree course.
noun
A person continuing to study in a field after having successfully completed a degree course.
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This meaning: Of studies which take place after having successfully completed a degree course.
Used this way, postgraduate is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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More ways to use postgraduate
- “She decided to pursue postgraduate studies after earning her degree.”
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Synonyms
Sense: person continuing to study in a field after having successfully completed a degree course
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