Definition

A person who has been accepted to study at a college or university.

Example

As a matriculate, she was excited to start her classes next month.

Conversation

Did you hear that Jake is going to matriculate at his dream university?

That's awesome! I'm so happy for him.

Yeah, he worked really hard to get in as a matriculate.

He definitely deserves it — all those late nights studying paid off!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To enroll or register in a college or university as a student.

Example

After completing high school, she decided to matriculate at a prestigious university.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about how I plan to matriculate at the university next year?

That's awesome! What are you planning to study?

I'm thinking about majoring in psychology, but I'm nervous about the whole process of matriculating.

Root Explanation

Matriculate → It is formed from "mater" (meaning mother) and the suffix "-culare" (meaning to enroll or register). The term originally referred to the act of enrolling in a university, akin to being 'mothered' or nurtured by the institution as a student.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mother' ('mater') nurturing students as they 'enroll' ('-culare') in a school, which helps you remember that matriculate means to enroll in an educational institution.

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