academic dress
ac·a·dem·ic dress
A a Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ak-uh-dem-ik dres]
- /ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk drɛs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ak-uh-dem-ik dres]
- /ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk drɛs/
Definitions of academic dress words
- noun academic dress formal dress, usually comprising cap, gown, and hood, worn by university staff and students 3
- noun academic dress the ceremonial garb of the students and faculty in schools, colleges, and universities, consisting of a flat cap (mortarboard), a long, wide-sleeved gown, and sometimes a hood, worn especially at commencement exercises. 1
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Parts of speech for Academic dress
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academic dress popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
academic dress usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for academic dress
noun academic dress
- cap and gown — a cap with a flat top ( mortarboard) and a long robe, worn at some academic ceremonies, as commencement, and often used to symbolize the academic life
- academic costume — the ceremonial garb of the students and faculty in schools, colleges, and universities, consisting of a flat cap (mortarboard), a long, wide-sleeved gown, and sometimes a hood, worn especially at commencement exercises.
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