B1adjectiveeducationacademic
US/ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/
UK/ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/
connected with schools, universities, studying and research
In context
The academic year in Vietnam starts in September.
You need to improve your academic writing before you study abroad.
Her academic results were excellent, but she found it hard to make friends.
Words that go with academic
adjective + noun
- academic yearThe academic year ends in June.
- academic writingAcademic writing avoids contractions like "don't".
- academic performanceSleep affects students' academic performance.
- academic researchThe library has thousands of academic research papers.
- academic successHard work matters more than talent for academic success.