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academically
[ ak-uh-dem-ik-lee ]
adverb
- in a way that relates to studies at a college, academy, school, or other educational institution:
Our caring teaching staff are committed to helping each child develop as a whole person—academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.
- in a way that pertains to areas of study that are not primarily applied, such as the humanities or pure mathematics, or to instruction that is theoretical rather than hands-on:
It’s possible to be academically prepared while also having a good concentration in career and technical education.
I have studied art both academically in college and through a subsequent apprenticeship with an artist.
- in a way that is purely theoretical or hypothetical rather than practical, realistic, or directly useful:
While many theologians write academically and very dryly, this author sets before us a rich feast for both heart and mind.
- in a way that conforms to set rules, standards, or traditions; conventionally:
Today it is almost a crime to paint academically or realistically, so few art study programs contribute much to the solid foundation required to be a professional artist.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of academically1
Example Sentences
Kajoba said his parents pushed him academically, but he spent a lot of his youth learning to play piano, violin and the harp while enjoying after school and weekend drama clubs.
He was popular and clever, Mr Lee added, keen to counter a myth that Yoon struggled academically because it took him nine attempts to pass the bar exam.
I was considered academically gifted in the UK, despite my troublesome ways, but actually found it tough going in Ghana.
Reduced access to healthy meals and school nutrition programs would hinder children’s development, both physically and academically.
Instead, nine months after his diagnosis, thanks to the advanced research our country has supported socially, academically and financially, my son’s cancer was in remission.
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