noun — 5 senses
UK /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/ · US /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/
Etymology From academic + -ism.
Classical studies, History, Human sciences, Sciences Capitalized, Sometimes The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.
Art, Arts, Literature, Media, Publishing Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.
Speculative thoughts and attitudes.
A mannerism or mode peculiar to an academy.
Etymology From academic + -ism.
Classical studies, History, Human sciences, Sciences Capitalized, Sometimes The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.
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