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academic

adjective noun

hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
C
Contains
CA
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌækəˈdɛmɪk

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result

    “an academic discussion”

adjective

  1. marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

adjective

  1. associated with academia or an academy

    “the academic curriculum”

noun

  1. an educator who works at a college or university

In context

Example Sentences

an academic discussion
an academic question
the academic curriculum
academic gowns

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