PROF

professor, prof

(noun) someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Shortening.

Noun

prof (plural profs)

(informal) Clipping of professor.

(informal) Clipping of profit.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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