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matriculated

 

[ ˈmætrɪkjuːleɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

educational process

To matriculate means to be formally enrolled in a college or university, indicating that a student has completed the necessary prerequisites to engage in a particular program of study. This term highlights the transition from secondary education to higher education and usually involves the completion of an application process, acceptance by the institution, and registration as a student. Matriculation is a significant step in a student's academic career, as it officially recognizes them as part of an educational institution.

Synonyms

admit, enroll, register

Examples of usage

  • She matriculated at the university after graduating high school.
  • Many students matriculated in the fall semester.
  • After being accepted, he eagerly matriculated into the engineering program.

Translations

Translations of the word "matriculated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 matriculado

🇮🇳 पंजीकृत

🇩🇪 immatrikuliert

🇮🇩 terdaftar

🇺🇦 зарахований

🇵🇱 zarejestrowany

🇯🇵 入学した

🇫🇷 immatriculé

🇪🇸 matriculado

🇹🇷 kayıtlı

🇰🇷 등록된

🇸🇦 مسجل

🇨🇿 zapsaný

🇸🇰 zaregistrovaný

🇨🇳 注册的

🇸🇮 vpisan

🇮🇸 skráð

🇰🇿 тіркелген

🇬🇪 დარეგისტრირებული

🇦🇿 qeydiyyatdan keçmiş

🇲🇽 matriculado

Etymology

The term 'matriculate' originates from the Latin word 'matricula,' which means 'a small register or list.' This Latin term is derived from 'mater,' meaning 'mother,' conveying the idea of a listing or registering of students akin to a familial connection to an educational institution. The use of the term evolved over time, particularly in the context of admission to universities and colleges, where being listed or recorded in an official registry became a key aspect of starting one's academic journey. The concept of matriculation has been an integral part of higher education since at least the Middle Ages, referring to the formal process that students underwent as they transitioned from preparatory studies to university-level education. The word has maintained its relevance over centuries, embodying the important rite of passage that marks the beginning of a student's formal academic pursuits.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,374, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.