academically
adverb
Simple meaning
In a way that relates to school or studying.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ækəˈdɛmɪkli
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Definition
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adverb
In an academic style or way; from an academic perspective.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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This meaning: In an academic style or way; from an academic perspective.
'Academically' is an adverb that modifies verbs, describing something done in an academic manner or from an academic perspective. It's often used to talk about how someone performs in school or how a topic is approached intellectually.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
Parent-teacher conference
“Your child is performing academically well in all subjects.”
Research paper
“The proposal was sound, but academically, it needed more depth.”
College application essay
“I am academically driven and eager to embrace new challenges.”
Where it naturally appears
- Academic writing
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More ways to use academically
- “Academically, this is a good school.”adverb
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