academic

adjective

  1. 1

    hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result

    an academic discussion

    an academic question

  2. 2

    marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

  3. 3

    associated with academia or an academy

    the academic curriculum

    academic gowns

noun

  1. 1

    an educator who works at a college or university

Synonyms

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