NYT Dictionary

DOCENT

/ˈdoʊ.sənt/
AdjectiveNounDO-centdo-cent · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2026

Meaning

Instructive; that teaches.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin docēns, present participle of doceō (“to teach”). In the meaning of a university grade, as used in some Central European countries, it is clipped version of private docent, privat-docent, from German Privatdozent, from German Dozent.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

preceptorprofessorassociate professorassistant professorabecedariandoctordoneducatorfellowguide

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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