academic
Definition
- adj. associated with academia or an academy
- adj. hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result
- adj. marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
Word forms
- Plural
- academics
Example sentences
a.
The academic approach to solving the problem may not be practical in real life.
n.
As an academic, she published many papers in her field of research.