Synonyms for dropout


Grammar : Noun
Spell : drop-out
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdrɒpˌaʊt


Définition of dropout

Origin :
  • "one who 'drops out' of something," 1930, from drop (v.) + out (adv.). As a phrase, drop out "withdraw" is recorded from 1550s.
  • noun failing student
Example sentences :
  • The economy absorbed the majority of the dropout population.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

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