Words · Very common

academic

/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ · 8 letters · 6 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    associated with academia or an academy

    the academic curriculum

  2. adjective

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

    an academic discussion

  3. adjective

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

  4. noun

    an educator who works at a college or university

Look up another word

academic: definition, pronunciation and puzzle history · Nectary