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scholastic

adj.
C1 Advanced US //skəˈɫæstɪk// UK //skəlˈɑːstɪk// scholas·tic

adj. relating to schools, education, or serious study. It often describes things that are very formal or traditional in the world of learning.

adj. relating to schools, scholars, or education; specifically referring to the formal philosophical and theological system of medieval Europe. Often used to describe academic rigor or traditional methods of instruction.


SIMPLE

The university offers several scholastic scholarships each year.

CONTEXTUAL

Her scholastic achievements earned her a place at one of the most prestigious research institutes in the country.

COMPLEX

The curriculum was criticized for its rigid scholastic approach, which prioritized the memorization of classical texts over the development of practical scientific inquiry.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun to describe academic qualities or historical philosophical systems.

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