Academic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Academic
Academic (adjective)
- of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
- of or relating to performance in courses of study
- very learned but inexperienced in practical matters
Academic (noun)
- a member (such as a professor) of an institution of learning (such as a university)
- a person who is academic in background, outlook, or methods
- academic subjects, courses of study taken at a school or college
Academic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level
"If you spent more time in academic pursuits and less time in social ones, you could easily make good grades, the dean told Valerie"
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very learned or educated but inexperienced in practical matters
"academic thinkers who have no understanding of realpolitik"
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existing only as an assumption or speculation
"your arguments are merely academic—such a worst-case scenario is unlikely to ever occur"
Academic (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in academe, academician
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as in scholar, bookman
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Academic
The most common words with a similar meaning to Academic:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Academic
Words with the opposite meaning of Academic:
Near Antonyms of Academic
Origin & Etymology of Academic
borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French achademique, academique, borrowed from Latin Acadēmicus "of the school of Plato," borrowed from Greek Akadēmeikós, Akadēmaikós, from Akadḗmeia, a place where Plato taught + -ikos -ic:1 academy
First known use: 1581
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Academic
- CEFR level: B1 English Vocabulary — Page 1
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 1
- Topics: School & Education
Words & Phrases Containing Academic
Frequently Asked Questions about Academic
What does "Academic" mean?
"Academic" means of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning. It has 5 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Academic"?
Other words for "Academic" include educational, intellectual, scholarly, scholastic, ivory-tower, ivory-towered, ivory-towerish and conjectural. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Academic" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Academic"?
There are 82 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Academic". Common alternatives include educational, intellectual, scholarly, scholastic, ivory-tower, ivory-towered, ivory-towerish, conjectural, hypothetical and speculative.
What is the opposite of "Academic"?
Antonyms of "Academic" include nonacademic, noneducational, unacademic, unscholarly, actual, factual, real and goldbrick. Near antonyms include cocurricular, extracurricular, noncollegiate and astute.
How do you use "Academic" in a sentence?
Examples of "Academic" in a sentence: "If you spent more time in academic pursuits and less time in social ones, you could easily make good grades, the dean told Valerie"; "academic thinkers who have no understanding of realpolitik"; "your arguments are merely academic—such a worst-case scenario is unlikely to ever occur".
Is "Academic" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Academic" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Academic" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B1-level word, "Academic" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Academic"?
"Academic" is pronounced /ˌa-kə-ˈde-mik/ and divided into syllables as ac·a·dem·ic.