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academics

/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪks/
ac · a · dem · ics
Adverb:academically
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Plural:academics
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Adjective:academic
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• noun

1

North American Scholarly subjects, coursework, and educational pursuits at a school, college, or university, especially as distinguished from extracurricular activities or athletics.

Example

"The university expects its student-athletes to prioritize academics over sports."

2

Teachers, professors, and researchers at universities or other institutes of higher education (plural of academic).

Example

"Leading academics from around the world gathered in Geneva to present their climate research."

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academically
academician
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academy
acai
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Latin academicus and Ancient Greek Akademeia, the sacred olive grove near Athens where Plato established his philosophical school, named after the legendary hero Akademos.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Academics. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/academics
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