1 ac·a·dem·ic
Pronounced:
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
1 usually used before a noun : of or relating to schools and education ▪ She received awards for her academic achievements/accomplishments. ▪ I spent my academic career at one school. ▪ The board set tough academic standards for graduation. ▪ He was offered a teaching job and decided to return to academic life.
2 : having no practical importance : not involving or relating to anything real or practical ▪ His interest in sailing is purely academic. He's not a sailor himself. ▪ It was a question of only academic [=theoretical] interest.
3 [more ac*a*dem*ic; most ac*a*dem*ic] chiefly Brit : good at studying and at passing exams : good at academics ▪ He's not very academic, but he's good with his hands.
2 : having no practical importance : not involving or relating to anything real or practical ▪ His interest in sailing is purely academic. He's not a sailor himself. ▪ It was a question of only academic [=theoretical] interest.
3 [more ac*a*dem*ic; most ac*a*dem*ic] chiefly Brit : good at studying and at passing exams : good at academics ▪ He's not very academic, but he's good with his hands.
—ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkli/ adverb ▪ He did well enough academically to be accepted at many colleges. ▪ an academically gifted student
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪkli/ adverb ▪ He did well enough academically to be accepted at many colleges. ▪ an academically gifted student