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commencement.

The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kəˈmɛnsmənt/
  1. The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; the beginning.

    countable · uncountable
    The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history.
  2. The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A graduation ceremony, from a school, college or university. Sometimes before the actual graduation.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From French commencement; analyzable as commence + -ment.

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