practicum

Etymology

From Late Latin, neuter of practicus (“practical”), from Ancient Greek πρακτικός (praktikós, “of or pertaining to action, concerned with action or business, active, practical”), from πράσσω (prássō, “I do”).

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəm/

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Noun

practicum (plural practicums or practica)

1. (US) A college course designed to give a student supervised practical knowledge of a subject previously studied theoretically.
2. (US) A science exam in which students are questioned about specimens or other objects placed in front of them.

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Noun

practicum n (plural practica, diminutive practicumpje n)

1. practicum (college course)

Adjective

practicum

1. nominative neuter singular of practicus
2. accusative masculine singular of practicus
3. accusative neuter singular of practicus
4. vocative neuter singular of practicus