Accessit

Pronunciation: /ˈækˌsɛsɪt/

Definitions of accessit

noun an award or special mention given to a student in a competition or examination for being the runner-up or achieving high marks

Example Sentences

A1 He was awarded an accessit for his outstanding performance in the competition.

A2 The student received an accessit for his exceptional essay on the topic.

B1 She was given an accessit for her impressive presentation at the conference.

B2 The accessit he received for his research paper boosted his confidence.

C1 Winning the accessit for her research project was a great achievement for her.

C2 The accessit he received for his contribution to the field was well-deserved.

Examples of accessit in a Sentence

formal She was awarded an accessit for her outstanding performance in the competition.

informal He got an accessit for being the top scorer in the exam.

slang She totally aced it and got the accessit for the best presentation.

figurative His dedication and hard work were the keys to his accessit in the field of research.

Grammatical Forms of accessit

• past tense: accessed
• plural: accessits
• comparative: more accessit
• superlative: most accessit
• present tense: accesses
• future tense: will accessit
• perfect tense: has accessed
• continuous tense: is accessing
• singular: accessit
• positive degree: accessit
• infinitive: to accessit
• gerund: accessing
• participle: accessing

Origin and Evolution of accessit

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accessit' originated from Latin, specifically from the verb 'accedere' meaning 'to approach' or 'to come near'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in academic contexts to denote a commendation or award given to a student who achieved the second highest marks in a competition or examination. Over time, 'accessit' has come to be used more broadly to refer to any honorable mention or recognition.