Word: Academic
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
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
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌakəˈdɛmɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
relating to education and scholarship
Short Definition:relating to education
Examples:- academic achievement
- he had no academic qualifications
Definition:
not of practical relevance; of only theoretical interest
Short Definition:theoretical
Examples:- the debate has been largely academic
Word: Academic
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌakəˈdɛmɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
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
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 18
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 15
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 15
