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Academics

Verb / ˌækʌˈdemɪks / Another word for academics — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Academics refers to the study of a particular subject at a school or college.

Synonyms & similar words

academician academic facultymember education learning scholarship study teaching training discipline curriculum instruction schooling tuition pedagogy didactics intellectual scholar savant thinker bookworm brain genius

Synonyms by register

Formal

scholarship learning erudition intellectualism

Informal

schoolwork studies brainwork book learning

Literary

lore erudition sapience

Antonyms

ignorance unintelligence illiteracy unlearnedness uneducatedness

Common collocations

  • academic achievement
  • academic performance
  • academic excellence
  • academic freedom
  • academic year
  • academic pursuits
  • academic record
  • academic community

Word family

noun academic
adjective academic
adverb academically

Usage note

Often used to refer to the pursuit of knowledge and scholarly activity, especially in higher education. Can also refer to a person engaged in such activities.

Example sentences

  1. Academics is an important part of going to school.
  2. My favorite subject in academics is science.
  3. I have to study hard to do well in academics.
  4. Some people enjoy academics more than others.
  5. Good grades are important in academics.

Quotes

  • Academics are a way to open the doors to a future of new possibilities.
  • Academics is not just about getting good grades, it's about learning and growing as a person.
  • Academics can be tough, but the rewards are worth it in the end.

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