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academical

[ ak-uh-dem-i-kuhl ]

adjective



noun

  1. academicals. academic costume ( ).

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Other Words From

  • ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly adverb
  • non·ac·a·dem·i·cal adjective
  • non·ac·a·dem·i·cal·ness noun
  • sem·i·ac·a·dem·i·cal adjective
  • sub·ac·a·dem·i·cal adjective
  • un·ac·a·dem·i·cal adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of academical1

First recorded in 1580–90; academic + -al 1

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Example Sentences

If I had time enough (it would take very long) I would amuse you greatly by recounting my academical visits to you.

That is the result of academical work, in the hands of a vulgar person.

He knows a great deal, and performs all the academical Exercises very well.

It was not only in his academical pursuits, however, that he was emulous of distinction.

Indeed the President points out, by examples from Raffaelle, the good effect of setting aside these academical rules.

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