Definition

The title or position held by a doctor in their profession.

Example

After years of study, she finally achieved her doctorship and began practicing medicine.

Conversation

I heard you finally got your doctorship approved!

Yeah, I can't believe it took so long, but I'm really excited.

That must feel like such an achievement for you.

It really does, I'm looking forward to what comes next!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Doctorship is formed from "doctor" (from Latin "docere", meaning to teach) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word refers to the state or condition of being a doctor, particularly in a professional or academic sense.

Memory Tip

Think of 'doctor' as someone who 'teaches' ('docere') and '-ship' as indicating a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'doctorship' refers to the condition of being a doctor.

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