American Dictionary
Definition academic in American English
academic
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌækəˈdemɪk/
1
relating to education, especially education in colleges and universities
Example
The book brings together several academic disciplines.
Example
The college offers both academic and professional qualifications.
Example
a school with a reputation for academic and sporting excellence
Synonyms and related words
Synonyms and related words
