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scholastically

/skəˈlæs.tɪ.kəl.i/
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Adjective:scholastic
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• adverb

1

In a manner relating to schools, education, or academic achievement.

Example

"The student-athlete excelled both on the track and scholastically throughout her college career."

2

In accordance with the methods, doctrines, or subtle logic of medieval Scholasticism; pedantically or dogmatically.

Example

"The theologian argued the point scholastically, relying on Aristotelian categories and strict syllogisms."

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• Rhymes for scholastically

• Nearby Words

scholarly
scholarship
scholastic
scholastically
scholastics
schomburgkia
school

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'scholastic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately tracing back through Latin 'scholasticus' to Ancient Greek 'skholastikos' (devoted to learning or leisure) and 'skhole' (school).

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