Definition of degree

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Degree (n.) Grade or rank to which scholars are admitted by a college or university, in recognition of their attainments; as, the degree of bachelor of arts, master, doctor, etc..

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Lima/on :: Lima/on (n.) A curve of the fourth degree, invented by Pascal. Its polar equation is r = a cos / + b..
Consummate :: Consummate (a.) Carried to the utmost extent or degree; of the highest quality; complete; perfect.
Interstice :: Interstice (n.) An interval of time; specifically (R. C. Ch.), in the plural, the intervals which the canon law requires between the reception of the various degrees of orders..
Gree :: Gree (n.) Rank; degree; position.
Gradually :: Gradually (adv.) In degree.
Maximum :: Maximum (n.) The greatest quantity or value attainable in a given case; or, the greatest value attained by a quantity which first increases and then begins to decrease; the highest point or degree; -- opposed to minimum..
Nigh :: Nigh (superl.) Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate..
Equal :: Equal (a.) Agreeing in quantity, size, quality, degree, value, etc.; having the same magnitude, the same value, the same degree, etc.; -- applied to number, degree, quantity, and intensity, and to any subject which admits of them; neither inferior nor superior, greater nor less, better nor worse; corresponding; alike; as, equal quantities of land, water, etc. ; houses of equal size; persons of equal stature or talents; commodities of equal value..
Pitch :: Pitch (n.) The point where a declivity begins; hence, the declivity itself; a descending slope; the degree or rate of descent or slope; slant; as, a steep pitch in the road; the pitch of a roof..
Mild :: Mild (superl.) Gentle; pleasant; kind; soft; bland; clement; hence, moderate in degree or quality; -- the opposite of harsh, severe, irritating, violent, disagreeable, etc.; -- applied to persons and things; as, a mild disposition; a mild eye; a mild air; a mild medicine; a mild insanity..
Sundown :: Sundog (n.) A luminous spot occasionally seen a few degrees from the sun, supposed to be formed by the intersection of two or more halos, or in a manner similar to that of halos..
Quater-cousin :: Quater-cousin (n.) A cousin within the first four degrees of kindred.
Cylindroid :: Cylindroid (n.) A certain surface of the third degree, described by a moving straight line; -- used to illustrate the motions of a rigid body and also the forces acting on the body..
Positive :: Positive (n.) The positive degree or form.
Graduate :: Graduate (n. & v.) Arranged by successive steps or degrees; graduated.
Still :: Still (a.) In an increasing or additional degree; even more; -- much used with comparatives.
Undergraduate :: Undergraduate (n.) A member of a university or a college who has not taken his first degree; a student in any school who has not completed his course.
Emollescence :: Emollescence (n.) That degree of softness in a body beginning to melt which alters its shape; the first or lowest degree of fusibility.
Temperature :: Temperature (n.) Condition with respect to heat or cold, especially as indicated by the sensation produced, or by the thermometer or pyrometer; degree of heat or cold; as, the temperature of the air; high temperature; low temperature; temperature of freezing or of boiling..
Especial :: Especial (a.) Distinguished among others of the same class or kind; special; concerning a species or a single object; principal; particular; as, in an especial manner or degree..
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