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Etymology

1. commencement

noun. ['kəˈmɛnsmənt'] an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred.

Etymology

  • commencement (French)
  • comencement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Commencement

  • abandonment
  • abatement
  • aberrant
  • abhorrent
  • abortifacient
  • abridgement
  • absent
  • absorbent
  • abstinent
  • abundant
  • accelerant
  • accident
  • accompaniment
  • accompaniment
  • accomplishment
  • accountant
  • accouterment
  • accoutrement
  • achievement
  • acknowledgement

2. commencement

noun. ['kəˈmɛnsmənt'] the time at which something is supposed to begin.

Etymology

  • commencement (French)
  • comencement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))