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academic

[ˌækəˈdemɪk]

academic Definition

  • 1related to education and scholarship, rather than practical or vocational training
  • 2concerned with theoretical or abstract ideas, rather than practical application
  • 3relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or the study of academic subjects

Using academic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "academic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has an academic background in philosophy.

  • Example

    The article was published in an academic journal.

  • Example

    He is pursuing an academic career in physics.

  • Example

    The conference focused on academic research in the field of psychology.

academic Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with academic

  • the level of success attained in academic pursuits, such as grades, test scores, and degrees earned

    Example

    Her academic achievement earned her a scholarship to attend university.

  • a specific branch of knowledge studied in schools, colleges, and universities

    Example

    Psychology is an academic discipline that studies human behavior and mental processes.

  • the period of time during which schools, colleges, and universities hold classes, typically lasting from August or September to May or June

    Example

    The academic year at this university begins in September and ends in May.

Origins of academic

from Latin 'academicus', meaning 'of the Academy'

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Summary: academic in Brief

The term 'academic' [ˌækəˈdemɪk] refers to education, scholarship, and theoretical or abstract ideas. It is often used to describe schools, colleges, and universities, or the study of academic subjects. Examples include 'She has an academic background in philosophy.' and 'The conference focused on academic research in the field of psychology.' Phrases like 'academic achievement' and 'academic discipline' denote success in academic pursuits and specific branches of knowledge, respectively.

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