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academic

ac·a·dem·ic [ àkə démmik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. educational: relating to education, educational studies, an educational institution, or the educational system

2. scholarly: scholarly and intellectual

3. irrelevant in practice: theoretical and not of any practical relevance

4. conventional: using the conventional techniques or emphasizing the formal aspects of an art form such as painting or poetry

5. education for college-bound students: designed for students who intend to study at a college after high school, or attending a school with such courses
She's taking the academic track.



noun  (plural ac·a·dem·ics)
Definition:
 
1. university teacher: somebody teaching or conducting research at an institution of higher learning

2. scholarly person: somebody with a scholarly background or attitudes


ac·a·dem·i·cal adjective
ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly adverb
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