Dropout

Pronunciation: /ˈdraʊtˌpɑʊt/

Definitions of dropout

noun a person who has abandoned a course of study or who has rejected conventional society

Example Sentences

A1 He was a dropout from school.

A2 The dropout rate in the program is concerning.

B1 She decided to become a dropout and pursue her passion for art.

B2 The company implemented a program to prevent employee dropouts.

C1 The dropout of the project manager caused delays in the timeline.

C2 The dropout of the star player had a significant impact on the team's performance.

Examples of dropout in a Sentence

formal The school has implemented programs to prevent student dropout rates.

informal I heard that John is considering being a dropout.

slang Don't be a dropout, stay in school and graduate!

figurative Being a dropout in life means giving up on your dreams.

Grammatical Forms of dropout

• past tense: dropped
• plural: dropouts
• comparative: more dropout
• superlative: most dropout
• present tense: dropout
• future tense: will dropout
• perfect tense: have dropped out
• continuous tense: is dropping out
• singular: dropout
• positive degree: drop out
• infinitive: to dropout
• gerund: dropping out
• participle: dropped out

Origin and Evolution of dropout

First Known Use: 1875 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dropout' originated from the combination of 'drop' and 'out', indicating someone who has left or withdrawn from a particular group or system.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the educational context to refer to students who had left school before completing their studies, the term 'dropout' has evolved to encompass anyone who has left or abandoned a particular endeavor or group.