commencement
22 points
English
12 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #35,454
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the act of starting something
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kʌmˈɛnsmʌnt/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural commencements
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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