n. [ Abbrfev. from L., Philosophae Doctor. ] A scholastic degree awarded for study beyond college; the Doctorate degree in Philosophy. In America it is usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the doctorate is the highest degree awarded by a graduate school, and is awarded in other fields, such as Doctor of Arts. The Ph.D. is broadly applicable, as in most fields of science and technology; -- the term philosophy being derived from an earlier label for experimental science as Natural Philosophy. Syn. -- Doctor of Philosophy. [ WordNet 1.5 + PJC ]
[なに(P);なん(P), nani (P); nan (P)](int, pn, adj-no) (1) what; (pref) (2) (なん only) (See 何か月) how many (some counter); (n) (3) (col) euph. for genitals or sex; (P)#255[Add to Longdo]
[いったいぜんたい, ittaizentai](adv) (emph. form of 一体) ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?"); ... on earth (e.g. "who on earth?")[Add to Longdo]