academically
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.
Origin of academically
1Other words from academically
- in·ter·ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly, adverb
- non·ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly, adverb
- pseu·do·ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly, adverb
- qua·si-ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly, adverb
- sem·i·ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly, adverb
- sub·ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly, adverb
- un·ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use academically in a sentence
He began his education at Franklin & Marshall, but was academically apathetic.
But he was clearly gifted academically and secured in 1998 a Saudi-funded scholarship to study accountancy in Pakistan.
Ahmed Abdi Godane Is Al-Shabab's Osama bin Laden | Jamie Dettmer | September 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe might be academically very successful and simply quite socially awkward.
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The Christian Reformed Church Still Won’t Stand Up For Science | Karl W. Giberson | June 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDr. Emily Nagoski contributed an academically illustrated thesis on the brain science of desire.
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To do him justice he was academically interested in the whole technique of pictorial art as practised in his day.
George Cruikshank | W. H. ChessonBut it was one thing to learn something academically and another to put that learning into practice.
The Time Traders | Andre NortonAnd I must confess that I had treated the idea very cavalierly and academically as a dream and nothing more.
The Strength of the Strong | Jack LondonThe manufacturers said that these schools were "academically right and practically wrong."
Our Schools in War Time—and After | Arthur Davis DeanThis factor of parental selfishness cannot be ignored either academically or practically.
A Plea for the Criminal | James Leslie Allan Kayll
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