academicals

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How do you pronounce academicals?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪ.kl̩z/.

What does academicals mean?

The articles of dress prescribed and worn at some colleges and universities, typically on special occasions such as graduation.

Where does academicals come from?

Etymology tree Ancient Greek Ἀκάδημος (Akádēmos) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-íā Ancient Greek -ία (-ía) Ancient Greek Ἀκαδημία (Akadēmía) Ancient Greek -ικός (-ikós) Ancient Greek Ἀκαδήμεια (Akadḗmeia) Ancient Greek -ικός (-ikós) Ancient Greek ἀκαδημικός (akadēmikós)der. Medieval Latin acadēmicusder. ▲ Latin acadēmicusbor. French académiqueder. English academic English al Middle English -es English -s English academicals From academic + al + -s.

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