[əˈkædəmɪk]

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of study, scholarship, or a college or university

“She was awarded an academic scholarship to study abroad.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of study, scholarship, or a college or university

“The academic atmosphere of the library was conducive to studying.”

3. adverb

in an academic sense or manner

“He spoke academically about the importance of climate change.”