tuition
tuition
UK[tjuːˈɪʃn]US[tuːˈɪʃn]
n
The money that you pay to be taught, especially in a college or university.
n
The act of teaching something, especially to one person or to a small group.
Morpheme Breakdown
tuit
ion
tuit
watch over, guard
ion
noun suffix
Etymology
The word 'tuition' originates from the Latin verb tueri, meaning 'to watch over, guard, or protect'. This concept of protective oversight evolved naturally into the sense of 'guardianship' or 'custody'. In an educational context, this guardianship transformed into the act of teaching and instruction, implying the protective guidance of a teacher over a student. Finally, the meaning specialized further to refer specifically to the fee paid for such instructional guardianship.
Analysis
Structure: tuit (watch over, guard) + ion (noun suffix)
- tuit: From Latin tuit-, the stem of tueri (to watch over, guard, protect).
- ion: A suffix of Latin origin forming nouns denoting action or condition.
Examples
The university has increased its tuition for the next academic year.
She receives private tuition in mathematics twice a week.
The cost of tuition and living expenses must be considered when planning your studies.