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AWL Sublist 5 · Academic Word
academic
/ˌækəˈdemɪk/ Syllables: ac·a·ˈdem·ic
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Relating to education, scholarship, or formal study at a university level.
Synonyms
scholarly
educational
intellectual
Antonyms
nonacademic
practical
Translations
academic in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
أكاديمي، علمي
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
شيء يتعلق بالدراسة في الجامعات أو بالمعرفة والتعليم.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Academic describes things connected to schools, universities, and research. Academic writing follows formal rules used in essays and journal articles.
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Memory TipAcademic links to academy — a place of learning and research.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Strong academic performance in high school improves admission prospects at competitive universities.
The professor reviewed academic sources before drafting the literature review section.
Academic integrity policies require students to cite all borrowed ideas in research essays.
Word Families & Pronunciation
academic
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adverb | academically |
| noun | academics |
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