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academically

 

[əˈkædəmɪkli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

in education

Academically refers to something relating to education, scholarship, or the scholarly environment. It is often used to describe performance, achievements, or discussions that take place within an academic setting. It can also pertain to matters that are theoretical rather than practical. This term is significant in discussing the standards and expectations concerning educational qualifications and activities.

Synonyms

educationally, intellectually, scholastically.

Examples of usage

  • He performed academically well in all subjects.
  • She is academically inclined and loves to study.
  • The program is designed to help students academically.
  • Academically, the student excels in mathematics.

Translations

Translations of the word "academically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 academicamente

🇮🇳 शैक्षिक रूप से

🇩🇪 akademisch

🇮🇩 secara akademis

🇺🇦 академічно

🇵🇱 akademicko

🇯🇵 学問的に

🇫🇷 académiquement

🇪🇸 académicamente

🇹🇷 akademik olarak

🇰🇷 학문적으로

🇸🇦 أكاديمياً

🇨🇿 akademicky

🇸🇰 akademicky

🇨🇳 学术上

🇸🇮 akademsko

🇮🇸 akademískt

🇰🇿 академиялық

🇬🇪 აკადემიურად

🇦🇿 akademik olaraq

🇲🇽 académicamente

Etymology

The term 'academically' derives from the word 'academic', which comes from the Greek 'Akademos', the name of a legendary hero whose estate became the site of Plato's school in Athens. The 'Academy' was a place where philosophical subjects were taught. The root 'academe' refers to the scholarly community involved in higher education. The transition from the Greek to Latin forms emphasized the focus on scholarly and educational institutions. Over time, the meaning evolved to include not just formal education but any discipline dictated by a rigor akin to that found in scholarly studies. The adverbial form 'academically' emerged to specify actions or characteristics that pertain directly to academic standards and environments, thus solidifying its place in educational discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,041, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.