Aegrotat

Pronunciation: /ˈiːɡrəʊtæt/

Definitions of aegrotat

noun a qualification awarded to a student who is unable to complete their studies due to illness or other reasons

Example Sentences

A1 I received an aegrotat from my doctor allowing me to miss school due to illness.

A2 The student was granted an aegrotat for missing the final exam because of a medical emergency.

B1 She applied for an aegrotat after falling ill during the exam period.

B2 The university has strict guidelines for granting aegrotats to students who are unable to complete their coursework due to health reasons.

C1 The professor granted an aegrotat to the student who had to miss the entire semester due to a serious illness.

C2 Receiving an aegrotat is not a common occurrence and requires thorough documentation of the medical condition.

Examples of aegrotat in a Sentence

formal The student was granted an aegrotat due to prolonged illness.

informal The teacher excused the absence with an aegrotat note.

slang I heard she got an aegrotat for faking sickness.

figurative His constant excuses were like an aegrotat for avoiding responsibility.

Grammatical Forms of aegrotat

• past tense: aegrotated
• plural: aegrotats
• comparative: more aegrotat
• superlative: most aegrotat
• present tense: aegrotates
• future tense: will aegrotat
• perfect tense: has aegrotated
• continuous tense: is aegrotating
• singular: aegrotat
• positive degree: aegrotat
• infinitive: to aegrotat
• gerund: aegrotating
• participle: aegrotating

Origin and Evolution of aegrotat

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aegrotat' originated from Latin, specifically from the phrase 'aegrotat litteris' meaning 'he is sick in letters.'

Evolution of the word: Originally used in academic settings to excuse a student from exams or coursework due to illness, the term 'aegrotat' has evolved to also refer to a medical certificate issued to confirm a student's illness.