Dictionary Check: academic

"academic" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

adjective

associated with academia or an academy

Example: "the academic curriculum"
adjective

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

Example: "an academic discussion"
adjective

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

Synonyms:
noun

an educator who works at a college or university

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