academic
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of ACADEMIC
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usually used before a noun
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of or relating to schools and education
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She received awards for her academic achievements/accomplishments.
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I spent my academic career at one school.
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The board set tough academic standards for graduation.
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He was offered a teaching job and decided to return to academic life.
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having no practical importance
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not involving or relating to anything real or practical
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His interest in sailing is purely academic. He's not a sailor himself.
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It was a question of only academic [=theoretical] interest.
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[more academic; most academic]
chiefly British
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good at studying and at passing exams
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good at academics
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He's not very academic, but he's good with his hands.
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He did well enough academically to be accepted at many colleges.
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an academically gifted student
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academic
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
noun
plural
academics
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academic
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
noun
plural
academics
Britannica Dictionary definition of ACADEMIC
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[count]
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a person who is a teacher in a college or university
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The book appeals to academics and to the general public.
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academics
[plural]
chiefly US
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courses of study taken at a school or college
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She excelled at academics.
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He only cares about sports. He has no interest in academics.
