Postulant

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Pronunciation: /ˈpɑstʃələnt/

Definitions of postulant

noun a person who is seeking admission into a religious order or community

Example Sentences

A1 The postulant applied for the job by submitting a resume.

A2 The postulant was nervous during the interview for the position.

B1 The postulant had to undergo a series of tests to qualify for the role.

B2 The postulant impressed the interview panel with their knowledge and experience.

C1 The postulant was granted admission to the prestigious university.

C2 The postulant's exceptional qualifications made them a top candidate for the position.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a postulant

Example Sentences

A1 The postulant candidate was nervous during the job interview.

A2 The postulant employee quickly adapted to the new work environment.

B1 The postulant volunteer showed dedication and commitment to the cause.

B2 The postulant manager demonstrated strong leadership skills.

C1 The postulant researcher's findings were groundbreaking.

C2 The postulant director's vision transformed the company.

Examples of postulant in a Sentence

formal The postulant submitted their application to join the monastery.

informal The postulant is hoping to become a monk at the monastery.

slang The postulant is trying to get into the monastery.

figurative Becoming a postulant in the monastery is like embarking on a spiritual journey.

Grammatical Forms of postulant

plural

postulants

comparative

more postulant

superlative

most postulant

present tense

postulants

future tense

will postulant

perfect tense

have postulanted

continuous tense

is postulating

singular

postulant

positive degree

postulant

infinitive

to postulant

gerund

postulating

participle

postulated

Origin and Evolution of postulant

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'postulant' originated from the Latin word 'postulare' which means to demand or request.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in religious contexts to refer to someone seeking admission to a religious order, the word 'postulant' has evolved to also mean someone seeking admission or acceptance into any organization or group.