syllabi
Definition
- Noun (plural form of ):
- Course outlines: "syllabi" refers to documents that outline the topics, assignments, readings, and policies for a course of study, typically used in academic settings.
- Plural usage: It is one of two accepted plural forms of "syllabus," the other being "syllabuses." "Syllabi" follows the Latin plural pattern for words ending in "-us."
Usage Examples
- (The course outlines were given to students.)
- (The documents contain academic planning information.)
- (The course outlines were revised.)
Advanced Usage
"to revise syllabi": to update or change the content of course outlines.
- The curriculum committee meets annually to revise syllabi for the core courses. (They adjust the outlines to improve the curriculum.)
"syllabi across disciplines": course outlines from different academic fields.
- Comparing syllabi across disciplines reveals different approaches to assessment. (Examining outlines from various subjects shows varied methods.)
Variants and Related Words
Syllabus (singular noun): the singular form of "syllabi."
- Each student received a printed copy of the syllabus. (The course outline document.)
Syllabuses (plural noun): an alternative plural form of "syllabus."
- Many teachers prefer to use the term 'syllabuses' in modern English. (A simpler plural form.)
Synonyms
- Course outlines: documents summarizing the structure of a course.
- Curricula (plural of ): the subjects or topics studied in a course or program (broader than a syllabus).
- The syllabi are specific to individual courses, while curricula cover entire programs.
Related Idioms
"to be on the syllabus": to be included in the planned content of a course.
- That novel is not on the syllabus this year. (It is not part of the course reading list.)
"to follow the syllabus": to adhere to the planned schedule and topics.
- Students are expected to follow the syllabus closely to stay on track. (They should use the outline as a guide.)