a person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study
example
The young scholar received a prestigious fellowship for her groundbreaking research in ancient history.
synonyms
academicstudentintellectual
word origin — from Old French 'escolier' (scholar, student), from Latin 'scholaris' (of a school), from 'schola' (school)
scholar, stimulation, preservation, transition, destruction: meanings and examples
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scholar · noun/ˈskɑːlər/
a person who is highly educated or has an aptitude for study
The young scholar received a prestigious fellowship for her groundbreaking research in ancient history.
Synonyms: academic, student, intellectual
Origin: from Old French 'escolier' (scholar, student), from Latin 'scholaris' (of a school), from 'schola' (school)
stimulation · noun/ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
the act of encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm
The teacher used a variety of activities to provide stimulation for her students' creative thinking.
Synonyms: encouragement, inspiration, arousal
Origin: from Latin 'stimulatio', which is derived from 'stimulare', meaning 'to goad, urge on'
preservation · noun/prɛzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition
The preservation of historical sites is essential for understanding our cultural heritage.
Synonyms: conservation, protection, maintenance
Origin: Late Middle English: from Latin ‘praeservatio(n-)’, from ‘praeservare’ meaning 'to keep safe or guard'.
transition · noun/trænˈzɪʃ.ən/
the process or period of changing from one state or condition to another
The company is undergoing a significant transition in its management structure to improve efficiency.
Synonyms: change, transformation, shift
Origin: Latin 'transitio', from 'transire' meaning 'to go across, cross over'
destruction · noun/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of causing significant damage or ruin
The earthquake caused widespread destruction across the city, leaving many families homeless.
Synonyms: devastation, ruin, annihilation
Origin: from Middle French 'destruction', from Latin 'destructionem', from 'destruere' meaning 'to tear down, destroy'