academic meaning and definition

ACADEMIC noun

Definition of academic (noun)

1. an educator who works at a college or university
   • synonyms: academician, faculty member

ACADEMIC adjective

Definition of academic (adjective)

1. associated with academia or an academy
   • "the academic curriculum"; "academic gowns"
2. hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result
   • "an academic discussion"; "an academic question"
3. marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
   • synonyms: donnish, pedantic