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scholastic

 

[ skoสŠหˆlรฆstษชk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

educational context

Scholastic refers to anything related to schools, education, or learning. It often describes academic achievements, subjects, or activities within an educational setting.

Synonyms

academic, educational, scholar-based

Examples of usage

  • The scholastic achievements of the students were impressive.
  • He participated in several scholastic competitions throughout the year.
  • Her scholastic record earned her a scholarship to the university.
Context #2 | Noun

education organization

Scholastic can also refer to a large publishing company that produces educational materials and children's books, known for its commitment to promoting reading and literacy among children.

Synonyms

education firm, publishing company

Examples of usage

  • Scholastic publishes a variety of educational resources.
  • The book fair was organized by Scholastic.
  • Teachers often rely on Scholastic for classroom materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "scholastic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escolar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅˆเค•เฅเคทเคฃเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scholastisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ scholastik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะบั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szkolny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญฆๅ•ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scolaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escolar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okul

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•™๋ฌธ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฑุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกkolnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkolskรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญฆๆœฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกolski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรณlalegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะบั‚ะตะฟั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ktษ™b

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escolar

Etymology

The word 'scholastic' derives from the Latin word 'scholasticus', which means relating to school or education. This, in turn, comes from the Greek word 'scholastikos', which relates to the concept of leisure dedicated to learning and philosophical inquiry. Its use can be traced back to the medieval period when the term was used to describe scholars and the educational system developed during that time. The Scholastic method of learning, which emphasized dialectical reasoning, was influential in medieval universities, shaping educational practices in the Western world. Over the centuries, 'scholastic' evolved to encompass not just a method of learning but also the broader realm of educational activities and institutions, and it is still widely used today in various academic contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,390, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.