academic
NOUNADJECTIVE
/,ækə'dɛmɪk/
8 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A
academic is a valid 8-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1C3A1D2E1M3I1C3
1 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does academic mean?
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
An educator who works at a college or university.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects.
SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
2
Hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result.
“an academic discussion”
“an academic question”
SIMILAR
OTHER · 1 SENSE
1
Associated with academia or an academy.
“the academic curriculum”
“academic gowns”
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