Definition

A payment made for education or instruction, usually at a school or university.

Example

Many students rely on scholarships to help cover their tuition costs.

Conversation

Have you thought about how much your tuition will be next semester?

Yeah, it's pretty high this year, unfortunately.

I know, right? It's crazy how tuition keeps increasing every year.

I might need to look for some scholarships to help with the costs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tuition is derived from the Latin word "tuitio" (meaning protection or guardianship), which comes from "tueri" (meaning to guard or to protect). The word originally referred to the act of guarding or protecting one's education, thus evolving to mean the fee paid for instruction or education.

Memory Tip

Think of 'guarding' or 'protecting' your education — that's why tuition refers to the fee for your learning.

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