academic

academic is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
• SAMPA: /%{k@"dEmIk/
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• Hyphenation: ac‧a‧dem‧ic

Adjective

Positive academic

Comparative more academic

Superlative most academic

1. An academic topic, lecture, idea, etc., is one that is connected to education.

   The academic staff at the college generally don't teach during the summer.

   There is a lot of political disagreement about it, but there is general academic agreement.