Academic
noun,ækə'dɛmɪk
Adjective
hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result
“an academic discussion”
“an academic question”
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
Noun
an educator who works at a college or university
Similar:AcademicianType of:EducatorPedagogPedagogue
Other
associated with academia or an academy
“the academic curriculum”
“academic gowns”
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Similar Words
- Academician
- Donnish
- Pedantic
- Scholarly
- Theoretical
- Academia
- Academy