matriculate Synonyms & Antonyms
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Matriculate as a Verb
To enroll as a member of a body, especially of a college or university.
To join or enter (a group, body, category of people, etc.).
To be enrolled as a member of a body, especially of a college or university.
To graduate (from a school or course of study).
Matriculate as an Adjective
Matriculated.
Matriculate as a Noun
A person admitted to membership in a society or college.
A person admitted to membership in a society.
Word Forms & Grammar
matriculate (third-person singular simple present matriculates, present participle matriculating, simple past and past participle matriculated)
matriculate (not comparable)
matriculate (plural matriculates)
Origin of Matriculate
The adjective is first attested in 1487, in Middle English, the verb in 1557; borrowed from Latin mātrīculātus, perfect passive participle of mātrīculō (“to register”) (see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3)), from mātrīcula (“public register”), a diminutive of Latin mātrīx (“list”). By surface analysis, matricul(a) + -ate.
Quick Facts About Matriculate
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /məˈtɹɪkjəˌleɪt/ |
| Meaning | To enroll as a member of a body, especially of a college or university |
| Plural | matriculates |
| Verb forms | matriculates, matriculating, matriculated |
Matriculate: Your Questions Answered
Is matriculate a verb or an adjective?
Matriculate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is the plural of matriculate?
The plural of matriculate is matriculates.
What is the past tense of matriculate?
The past tense of matriculate is matriculated. The present participle is matriculating.