Meaning
A student who has completed the requirements for, but has not yet been awarded, a particular degree.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Attested since 1882. From Medieval Latin graduandus, gerundive of graduō (“to graduate”).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025.