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prestigious

/pɹə-/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or deserving respect because of a particular achievement, quality, or position.

    - "The prestigious award was given to the scientist for her groundbreaking research."
    - "The university is known for its prestigious faculty and rigorous academic programs."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with prestigious
reprises , prestasies , applauses
Variants
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prestigious , prestigiously , prestigiousness , prestigiousnesses
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'praestigiosus' meaning 'deceptive, marvelous, or wonderful'. The modern meaning developed in the 16th century, likely due to the association of prestigious individuals and institutions with the aura of mystery and wonder.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'prestigious' was first used in English in the 16th century.

  2. The most prestigious universities in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings, include Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, and the University of Cambridge.

  3. The term 'prestigious' is often used to describe luxury brands, such as Prestige cars and Prestige cosmetics.


Related Concepts
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  1. elite: Prestigious often refers to the elite or the best in a particular field.

  2. distinguished: Synonym of prestigious, meaning worthy of respect or admiration.


Culture
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The term 'prestigious' is often used to describe institutions, awards, or individuals that have achieved a high level of recognition and respect in their respective fields. In literature, prestigious institutions such as Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the University of Bologna in real life have been depicted as symbols of excellence and tradition. In music, the term 'prestissimo' is used to indicate the fastest possible tempo.

How to Memorize "prestigious"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a grand, respectable institution or individual to memorize the meaning of prestigious.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling of respect and admiration.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym P.R.E.S.T.I.G.I.O.U.S: Prestigious Requires Excellence, Superiority, Tradition, Integrity, Genius, Outstanding, Unmatched, and Superior.


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