Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A measurement of the level, intensity, or extent of something, often used for temperature or qualification. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
She has a degree in biology.The room's temperature has dropped several degrees.
Etymology:
The word degree originated from the Old French degré, derived from Latin degradus, which means step or stage.
Usage Statistics:
114 mentions per 1 million words
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