English dictionary

commencement

/k/@/'m/E/nsm/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the time at which something is supposed to begin

noun.time

Synonyms beginning first get-go kickoff offset outset showtime start starting time

Antonyms end ending

Source: WordNet 3.0
an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred

noun.event

Synonyms commencement ceremony commencement exercise graduation graduation exercise

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of starting something

noun.act

Synonyms beginning start

Antonyms finish finishing

Source: WordNet 3.0
The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing; rise; origin; beginning; start.

noun

Source: webster1913