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noun \ˌa-kə-ˈde-mik\Definition of ACADEMIC
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: a member of an institution of learning
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: a person who is academic in background, outlook, or methods
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plural : academic subjects <has no interest in academics>
See Examples of ACADEMIC
- The book appeals to academics and to the general public.
- He only cares about sports. He has no interest in academics.
First Known Use of ACADEMIC
1587
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adjective \-mi-kəl\Definition of ACADEMIC
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a : of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning b : of or relating to performance in academic courses <academic excellence> c : very learned but inexperienced in practical matters <academic thinkers> d : based on formal study especially at an institution of higher learning
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: of or relating to literary or artistic rather than technical or professional studies
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a : theoretical, speculative <an academic question> b : having no practical or useful significance
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: conforming to the traditions or rules of a school (as of literature or art) or an official academy : conventional <academic painting>
— ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly \-mi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Variants of ACADEMIC
academic also ac·a·dem·i·cal \-mi-kəl\
Examples of ACADEMIC
- She received awards for her academic achievements.
- I spent my academic career at one school.
- The board set tough academic standards for graduation.
- He was offered a teaching job and decided to return to academic life.
- His interest in sailing is purely academic. He's not a sailor himself.
- He's not very academic, but he's good with his hands.
First Known Use of ACADEMIC
1588
Related to ACADEMIC
- Synonyms
- educational, intellectual, scholarly, scholastic
- Antonyms
- nonacademic, noneducational, unacademic, unscholarly
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