Word
academically
Phoneticsaca·dem·i·cal·ly, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌækəˈdɛmɪkɫi/
UK/ˌækədˈɛmɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to school, university, or serious study. You use this when talking about someone's grades or their success in learning.
adv. in a manner relating to educational or scholarly performance and standards. Often modifies adjectives or verbs to specify the domain of achievement or focus.
Examples
“She is doing very well academically this year.”
“The scholarship is awarded to students who are academically gifted but lack the financial means to attend university.”
“While the student struggled socially during his first semester, he remained academically rigorous, consistently producing research that exceeded the expectations of his professors.”
Examples
simple
“She is doing very well academically this year.”
contextual
“The scholarship is awarded to students who are academically gifted but lack the financial means to attend university.”
complex
“While the student struggled socially during his first semester, he remained academically rigorous, consistently producing research that exceeded the expectations of his professors.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or precedes an adjective.
Pitfall
He is an academically student
He is an academic student
Learners often use the adverb form where the adjective 'academic' is required to modify a noun.
Real-World Examples
“In my view, grade floors and the new South Carolina ban both treat the symptom, which is students struggling academically, without addressing the cause of the problem.” “I’m seeking to answer a critical question: After 27 years of school choice, has Florida shown that using public funds for private education helps students achieve better results academically?” Etymology
From academical + -ly or academic + -ally.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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