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academic

adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/ɐ.kɐ.ˈdi.ku/a·ca·di·co

Definitions

2
1

Relating to education and scholarship, especially in a university or college.

Usage examples

The academic year in Portugal usually starts in September.
He published his work in a prestigious academic journal.

Common combinations

academic yearacademic communityacademic title
2

Conforming to set rules and traditions; conventional.

Usage examples

His painting style is considered too academic by modern critics.
An academic approach to the problem may not be the most effective.

Common combinations

academic style