Emeritus

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

Definitions of emeritus

adjective A title given to a retired professor or other professional as an honor.

Example Sentences

A1 My emeritus grandfather still enjoys gardening in his old age.

A2 The emeritus professor gave a lecture on ancient history.

B1 The emeritus director of the company was honored at the retirement party.

B2 The emeritus scientist continues to publish research papers in prestigious journals.

C1 The emeritus scholar was invited to speak at the international conference.

C2 The emeritus pianist performed a stunning recital at the concert hall.

Examples of emeritus in a Sentence

formal Dr. Smith is now emeritus professor of History at the university.

informal After retiring, Professor Johnson became an emeritus faculty member.

slang My grandpa is the coolest emeritus teacher at his old school.

figurative The retired CEO still holds emeritus status in the company's board meetings.

Grammatical Forms of emeritus

• past tense: emeritus
• plural: emeriti
• comparative: more emeritus
• superlative: most emeritus
• present tense: emeritus
• future tense: will be emeritus
• perfect tense: has been emeritus
• continuous tense: is being emeritus
• singular: emeritus
• positive degree: emeritus
• infinitive: to be emeritus
• gerund: being emeritus
• participle: emeritus

Origin and Evolution of emeritus

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'emeritus' comes from Latin, specifically from the phrase 'emeritus professor' which means 'retired professor'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in academia to refer to a retired professor, 'emeritus' has since expanded to be used in various fields to indicate someone who has retired but retains their title or position due to their previous service or achievements.