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0 antonyms and opposites of doctoral, grouped by meaning.

Adj — Relating to a doctorate or the degree of doctor.

How to use doctoral

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

doctoral thesis doctoral student doctoral degree

Etymology

From doctor + -al.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “doctoral” mean?

The word “doctoral” means relating to a doctorate or the degree of doctor. In plain terms, describes anything connected to earning or holding a doctorate.

How do you pronounce “doctoral”?

“Doctoral” is pronounced DOK-tuh-ruhl (/ˈdɑktəɹəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “doctoral” in a sentence?

Here is “doctoral” used in a sentence: “She spent five years working on her doctoral thesis.”

What part of speech is “doctoral”?

“Doctoral” is an adjective.

Is “doctoral” a common word?

“Doctoral” is an uncommon word in modern English.

What is the difference between "doctoral" and "doctorate"?

"Doctorate" is a noun referring to the degree itself, while "doctoral" is the adjective used to describe things related to that degree, such as a doctoral thesis or doctoral candidate.

What is an example of "doctoral" used correctly?

Phrases like "doctoral dissertation," "doctoral candidate," and "doctoral program" all use "doctoral" as an adjective describing something connected to earning a doctorate.

Is "doctoral" only used for PhDs?

"Doctoral" relates to any doctorate-level degree, which most commonly refers to a PhD but can also include other doctoral degrees such as an EdD or DBA.

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