Prefect

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛˌfɛkt/

Definitions of prefect

noun a person appointed to a position of authority or oversight, typically in a school or organization

Example Sentences

A1 The school prefect helped organize the class party.

A2 The prefect made sure everyone followed the rules in the school.

B1 The prefect was responsible for maintaining discipline in the dormitory.

B2 As a prefect, she was in charge of overseeing student activities.

C1 The prefect's role extended to managing academic and extracurricular affairs.

C2 The prefect demonstrated exemplary leadership skills in handling complex situations.

Examples of prefect in a Sentence

formal The school prefect is responsible for maintaining discipline among the students.

informal The prefect told us to line up quietly for assembly.

slang I heard the prefect is pretty chill and doesn't give out too many detentions.

figurative She was like the prefect of the group, always making sure everyone was taken care of.

Grammatical Forms of prefect

• past tense: prefected
• plural: prefects
• comparative: more perfect
• superlative: most perfect
• present tense: perfects
• future tense: will prefect
• perfect tense: have perfected
• continuous tense: is prefecting
• singular: prefect
• positive degree: perfect
• infinitive: to prefect
• gerund: prefecting
• participle: prefecting

Origin and Evolution of prefect

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prefect' originated from the Latin word 'praefectus', which means 'appointed' or 'placed in charge'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prefect' has evolved to refer to a person appointed to a position of authority or responsibility, especially in a school or organization.