Academic

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

Academic (adjective)

  1. Connected to schools, colleges, or studying.
  2. Focused on ideas and theories, not practical use.

Examples

  • She has an academic interest in history.
  • The academic year starts in September.

Common collocations: academic achievement, academic performance, academic institution, academic discussion, academic question

Academic (noun)

  1. A person who teaches or does research at a university.

Examples

  • The academic gave a lecture on modern art.
  • She consulted with an academic for her research.

Synonyms of Academic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Academic

  • referring to activities outside formal education