academic
academic
ac·a·dem·ic
I
/ˌækəˈdɛmık/ adj
1 usually used before a noun : of or relating to schools and education
She received awards for her academic achievements/accomplishments.
I spent my academic career at one school.
The board set tough academic standards for graduation.
He was offered a teaching job and decided to return to academic life.
2 : having no practical importance : not involving or relating to anything real or practical
His interest in sailing is purely academic. He's not a sailor himself.
It was a question of only academic [=theoretical] interest.
3 [more ~; most ~] chiefly Brit : good at studying and at passing exams : good at academics
He's not very academic, but he's good with his hands.
ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly /ˌækəˈdɛmıkli/ adv
He did well enough academically to be accepted at many colleges.
an academically gifted student
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II
noun , pl -ics
1 [ count ] : a person who is a teacher in a college or university
The book appeals to academics and to the general public.
2 academics [ plural ] chiefly US : courses of study taken at a school or college
She excelled at academics.
He only cares about sports. He has no interest in academics.
