Scholastic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /skə-ˈla-stik/ scho·las·tic

Meaning & Definition of Scholastic

Scholastic (adjective)

  1. of or relating to Scholasticism
  2. suggestive or characteristic of a scholastic especially in subtlety or aridity, pedantic
  3. of or relating to schools or scholars; especially, of or relating to high school or secondary school

Scholastic (noun)

  1. a Scholastic philosopher
  2. pedant, formalist
  3. a student in a college-level school of general study for those preparing for membership in a Roman Catholic religious order

Scholastic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level

    "a college that gives a higher priority to scholastic endeavors than to athletic pursuits"

    similar: academic, educational, intellectual, scholarly
    related: bookish, donnish, geeky, nerdish, nerdy, pedagogical, pedantic, professorial, tweedy, curricular, educative, instructive, collegiate, graduate, postgraduate
    opposite: nonacademic, noneducational, unacademic, unscholarly
    near: cocurricular, extracurricular, noncollegiate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Scholastic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Scholastic:

academic, educational, intellectual, scholarly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Scholastic

Words with the opposite meaning of Scholastic:

nonacademic, noneducational, unacademic, unscholarly

Related Words for Scholastic

bookish, donnish, geeky, nerdish, nerdy, pedagogical, pedantic, professorial, tweedy, curricular, educative, instructive, collegiate, graduate, postgraduate

Near Antonyms of Scholastic

cocurricular, extracurricular, noncollegiate

Word Forms of Scholastic

Derived words: scholastically (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Scholastic

Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin scholasticus of the schoolmen, from Latin, of a school, from Greek scholastikos, from scholazein to keep a school, from scholē school

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Scholastic

What does "Scholastic" mean?

"Scholastic" means of or relating to Scholasticism. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of or relating to Scholasticism.

What is another word for "Scholastic"?

Other words for "Scholastic" include academic, educational, intellectual and scholarly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Scholastic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Scholastic"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Scholastic". Common alternatives include academic, educational, intellectual and scholarly.

What is the opposite of "Scholastic"?

Antonyms of "Scholastic" include nonacademic, noneducational, unacademic and unscholarly. Near antonyms include cocurricular, extracurricular and noncollegiate.

How do you use "Scholastic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Scholastic" in a sentence: "a college that gives a higher priority to scholastic endeavors than to athletic pursuits".

Is "Scholastic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Scholastic" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Scholastic"?

"Scholastic" is pronounced /skə-ˈla-stik/ and divided into syllables as scho·las·tic.

What is the origin of the word "Scholastic"?

"Scholastic" comes from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin scholasticus of the schoolmen, from Latin, of a school, from Greek scholastikos, from scholazein to keep a school, from scholē school. First known use: 15th century.