doctorate
1 synonym for doctorate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The highest academic degree awarded by a university.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
doctor's degree
How to use doctorate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
earn a doctorate
hold a doctorate
doctorate in law
Etymology
From Latin doctoratus.
Full origin of doctorate →Frequently asked questions
What does “doctorate” mean?
The word “doctorate” means the highest academic degree awarded by a university. In plain terms, the top-level university degree, such as a PhD.
How do you pronounce “doctorate”?
“Doctorate” is pronounced DOK-tuh-riht (/ˈdɑk.tɚ.ət/ in IPA).
How do you use “doctorate” in a sentence?
Here is “doctorate” used in a sentence: “He completed his doctorate in physics last spring.”
What part of speech is “doctorate”?
“Doctorate” is a noun.
Where does the word “doctorate” come from?
The word “doctorate” comes from Latin.
Is “doctorate” a common word?
“Doctorate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
