academically

American  

[ak-uh-dem-ik-lee] / ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk li /

adverb

1. in a way that relates to studies at a college, academy, school, or other educational institution.

   Our caring teaching staff are committed to helping each child develop as a whole person—academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.

2. in a way that pertains to areas of study that are not primarily applied, such as the humanities or pure mathematics, or to instruction that is theoretical rather than hands-on.

   It’s possible to be academically prepared while also having a good concentration in career and technical education.

   I have studied art both academically in college and through a subsequent apprenticeship with an artist.

3. in a way that is purely theoretical or hypothetical rather than practical, realistic, or directly useful.

   While many theologians write academically and very dryly, this author sets before us a rich feast for both heart and mind.

4. in a way that conforms to set rules, standards, or traditions; conventionally.

   Today it is almost a crime to paint academically or realistically, so few art study programs contribute much to the solid foundation required to be a professional artist.

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Other Word Forms

• interacademically
  adverb
• nonacademically
  adverb
• pseudoacademically
  adverb
• quasi-academically
  adverb
• semiacademically
  adverb
• subacademically
  adverb
• unacademically
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of academically

First recorded in 1600–10; either academical ( def. ) + -ly ( def. ) or academic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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academically

But the rollout has helped push many students to become academically and emotionally dependent on AI, according to interviews with more than 60 teachers, school officials, parents, children and clinicians.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Pride was also an honor student academically, earning a 3.6 GPA despite not being able to hear any of his teachers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

He said before joining Christine Meek's class aged eight, school was a "challenging place" and that he was academically two years behind his peers.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Children who accumulated more screen exposure across childhood also tended to perform less well academically.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

Unlike academically oriented research organizations, the NACAs laboratories always strove to live up to the “practical solutions” of their founding mission.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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