academic
gb/ˌækədˈɛmɪk/ us/ˌækədˈɛmɪk/
B1
English
~ 2000
tanulmányi, egyetemi, tudományos, egyetemi oktató-kutató, egyetemi kutató, egyetemi oktató, csak elméleti, gyakorlati jelentőség nélküli, pusztán elméleti
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is academic
She has an impressive academic background in physics.
Lenyűgöző tanulmányi háttérrel rendelkezik fizikából.
The university offers many academic programs for international students.
Az egyetem számos képzési programot kínál külföldi hallgatóknak.
His academic performance improved after he started tutoring.
The award recognizes outstanding academic achievement.
Academic standards vary between institutions.
Learner examples
My academic work is very hard this year.
Idén nagyon nehezek a tanulmányi feladataim.
He has an academic job at the university.
Oktatói-kutatói állása van az egyetemen.
This school has high academic goals.
She won a prize for her academic success.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'academic' with 'practical'; 'academic' refers to education and study, not hands-on skills.
Meaning
relating to education or study
Collocations
academic achievement
|academic year
|academic research
|academic institution
|academic subject
Synonyms
educational (More general; can refer to anything that educates, not only scholarly contexts.)
Antonyms
nonacademic (Not connected with education or scholarly study.)
Themes
education
|learning
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About school, college, or study work.
Relating to education, learning, or scholarly activities, especially in schools, colleges, and universities.
NOUN
B2
2
The conference brought together academics from around the world.
A konferencia a világ minden tájáról érkező egyetemi oktatókat és kutatókat hozott össze.
She is a leading academic in the field of linguistics.
Ő a nyelvészet egyik vezető kutatója.
Many academics publish their research in peer-reviewed journals.
He left his job as an academic to work in industry.
Learner examples
He is an academic at the local university.
Egyetemi oktató a helyi egyetemen.
Many academics write books about their work.
Sok egyetemi oktató és kutató ír könyvet a saját munkájáról.
She became an academic after many years of study.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'academic' (person) with 'student'; an academic is usually a teacher or researcher, not just anyone studying.
Meaning
person in higher education
Collocations
respected academic
|leading academic
|career academic
Synonyms
scholar (Often implies high achievement or recognition in research.)
Antonyms
practitioner (Someone who works in a practical field rather than in research or teaching.)
Themes
education
|professions
|work
Definition
A person who teaches or studies at a university or college.
A person who works as a teacher or researcher in a college or university.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[something] is academic
The debate about the policy is now purely academic since the law has already passed.
A szakpolitikai vitának most már csak elméleti jelentősége van, mivel a törvényt már elfogadták.
It’s an academic question because the decision has been made.
Ez már csak elméleti kérdés, mert a döntés megszületett.
Some argue that the issue is more than just an academic exercise.
Learner examples
The problem is only academic now.
A probléma most már csak elméleti.
It is an academic question because we already have an answer.
Ez csak elméleti kérdés, mert már megvan a válasz.
Their discussion was academic and not about real life.
Common mistake:
Learners may misunderstand 'academic' here as always positive; in this sense it can imply irrelevance.
Meaning
theoretical and not practical
Collocations
purely academic
|an academic question
Synonyms
theoretical (Focuses on ideas rather than application; often neutral tone.)
Antonyms
practical (Concerned with doing and real-world use, opposite of theoretical.)
Themes
thinking
|debate
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Only about ideas, not useful in real life.
Concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical use; having little real-world relevance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
academic
IPA
GB/ˌækədˈɛmɪk/
US/ˌækədˈɛmɪk/
Syllables & stress
aca - dem - ic (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: academic
Noun
- Base: academic
- Plural: academics
Word family
Forms
academics
noun
Core family
academically
adverb
Related words
academy
noun B1
academia
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nonacademic
adjective
Advanced or less common
academician
noun
Expressions
academic freedom
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk fɹˈidəm/
fixed phrase
formal
freedom to teach and research without control
The right of teachers and students to study and share ideas without limits from others.
Examples
- Academic freedom is essential for open research and discussion.
- The university defends the principle of academic freedom.
academic year
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk jˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
school or university year period
The months when students go to school or university, usually starting in autumn and ending in summer.
Examples
- The academic year starts in September and ends in June.
- Many students travel abroad during the summer break of the academic year.
academic achievement
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk ət͡ʃˈivmənt/
fixed phrase
success in school or university work
Good results in school or university work.
Examples
- Her academic achievements earned her a scholarship.
- The school rewards students for high academic achievement.
- The program rewards students for outstanding academic achievement.
- Academic achievement is often linked to good study habits.