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Word: Academic
Speech Type: Adjective
Old English Achaþemicos (plural, denoting ancient philosophers of the school of Plato), from classical Latin Academicus, from Academia (see academy); subsequently reinforced by French académique
ˌakəˈdɛmɪk
relating to education and scholarship
Short Definition:relating to education
Examples:- academic achievement
- he had no academic qualifications
not of practical relevance; of only theoretical interest
Short Definition:theoretical
Examples:- the debate has been largely academic
Word: Academic
Speech Type: Noun
ˌakəˈdɛmɪk
a teacher or scholar in a university or other institute of higher education
Short Definition:teacher or scholar
Examples:- the EU offers grants to academics for research on approved projects
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