Doctoral: meaning, definitions and examples

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doctoral

 

[ หˆdษ‘หktษ™rษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

academic degree

The term 'doctoral' pertains to the highest level of academic degree that one can achieve, known as a doctorate. This designation is applicable to various fields of study and signifies that an individual has conducted extensive research and has made a significant contribution to their field. Doctoral programs typically involve rigorous coursework and the completion of a dissertation based on original research. Individuals who earn a doctoral degree are often referred to as 'doctors', particularly in academia and professional settings.

Synonyms

Ph.D., doctoral degree, doctorate

Examples of usage

  • She completed her doctoral studies in psychology.
  • He is pursuing a doctoral degree in molecular biology.
  • The university offers several doctoral programs in engineering.

Translations

Translations of the word "doctoral" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น doutoral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‰เค•เฅเคŸเฅ‹เคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช doktoral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ doktoral

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะบั‚ะพั€ััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doktorski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅšๅฃซใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท doctoral

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ doctoral

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doktoral

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ•์‚ฌ ๊ณผ์ •์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูƒุชูˆุฑุงู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doktorsky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doktorsky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšๅฃซ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ doktorski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ doktorskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะบั‚ะพั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doktorantura

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ doctoral

Etymology

The word 'doctoral' originates from the Latin word 'doctoralis', which is derived from 'doctor', meaning 'teacher' or 'instructor'. The term 'doctor' itself comes from the verb 'docere', which means 'to teach'. Over time, 'doctor' evolved to represent someone who has attained a high level of scholarly achievement and expertise. The concept of doctoral degrees emerged in medieval Europe, with the first university degrees being awarded in the 12th century. The structure of doctoral programs has varied significantly over the centuries, but the emphasis on research and the completion of a dissertation has remained a constant feature. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the doctoral degree became increasingly standardized, with institutions formally recognizing it as a prerequisite for many academic and professional careers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,374, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.