academic
/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk/
Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning, or a scholarly society or organization; In particular: relating to literary, classical, or artistic studies like the humanities, rather than to technical or vocational studies like engineering or welding; Having little practical use or value, as by being overly detailed and unengaging, or by being theoretical and speculative with no practical importance; Having a love of or aptitude for learning
- comparative
- more academic
- superlative
- most academic
Meanings
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Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning, or a scholarly society or organization
Tom never had problems with his academic performance.
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It's a huge advantage in both the academic and the professional world.
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In particular: relating to literary, classical, or artistic studies like the humanities, rather than to technical or vocational studies like engineering or welding
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Having little practical use or value, as by being overly detailed and unengaging, or by being theoretical and speculative with no practical importance
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Having a love of or aptitude for learning
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Conforming to set rules and traditions; conventional; formalistic
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Belonging to the school or philosophy of Platorare
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Conforming to set rules and traditions; conventional; formalistic.; Subscribing to the architectural standards of Vitruvius