Academic Definition & Meaning

academic
adjective
  1. associated with academia or an academy; "the academic curriculum"; "academic gowns"
  2. hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result; "an academic discussion"; "an academic question"
  3. marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
noun
  1. an educator who works at a college or university

"Academic" in song lyrics

See how academic is used in real songs:

  • "The school of hard knocks is academic"
    Dujeous — City Limits
  • "academician vs academic"
    AOL — AOL
  • "academician or academic"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "academic"

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