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academic
adjective
noun
Hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result
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ˌækəˈdɛmɪk
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adjective
Hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result
“An academic discussion”
adjective
Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
adjective
Associated with academia or an academy
“The academic curriculum”
noun
An educator who works at a college or university
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An academic discussion
An academic question
The academic curriculum
Academic gowns
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