Graduand

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrædʒuˌænd/

Definitions of graduand

noun a person who is about to receive a degree from a university or college

Example Sentences

A1 The graduand received their diploma at the graduation ceremony.

A2 The graduand was excited to finally finish their studies and graduate.

B1 The graduand is looking forward to starting their new job after completing their degree.

B2 The graduand gave a heartfelt speech at the commencement ceremony.

C1 The graduand was honored with the prestigious award for academic excellence.

C2 The graduand's research project was published in a renowned scientific journal.

Examples of graduand in a Sentence

formal The graduand received their diploma with honors.

informal The graduand is finally done with school!

slang The graduand is officially a graduate now.

figurative The graduand has crossed the finish line of their academic journey.

Grammatical Forms of graduand

• past tense: graduated
• plural: graduands
• comparative: more graduand
• superlative: most graduand
• present tense: graduate
• future tense: will graduate
• perfect tense: have graduated
• continuous tense: is graduating
• singular: graduand
• positive degree: graduand
• infinitive: to graduate
• gerund: graduating
• participle: graduating

Origin and Evolution of graduand

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'graduand' originated from the Latin word 'graduandus', which is the gerundive form of the verb 'graduari' meaning 'to take steps'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in academic contexts to refer to a student who is about to graduate or receive a degree, the term graduand has remained consistent in its usage over time.