What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
academically
Example
She excels academically and is at the top of her class. [academically: adverb]
Example
Academically, the course covers a wide range of topics in the field of psychology. [academically: adverb]
scholastically
Example
He received an award for his scholastic achievements in high school. [scholastic: adjective]
Example
Scholastically, the program emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. [scholastically: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Academically is more commonly used than scholastically in everyday language, especially in American English. However, both words are less common than other synonyms such as 'educationally' or 'intellectually'.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between academically and scholastically?
Both academically and scholastically are formal words that are typically used in academic or educational contexts. However, academically is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while scholastically is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.
