German word

akademisch

Pronunciation

IPA/akaˈdeːmɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveacademic

Example

Das ist ein akademisches Buch.

This is an academic book.

Illustration for akademisch (academic)

More examples

Der Artikel ist sehr akademisch und richtet sich an Fachkollegen.

The article is very academic and is aimed at specialist colleagues.

Core concept

A campus library table covered with theories, papers, and arguments rather than practical instructions.

Common phrases

  • akademische Ausbildung

    academic education

  • akademisches Niveau

    academic level

  • akademische Welt

    academic world

Similar words

wissenschaftlich: Based on scientific methods and evidence.
theoretisch: Concerned with theories and concepts rather than practical application.
intellektuell: Involving thoughtful reasoning, ideas, or serious discussion.
fachlich: Relating to knowledge or skills in a specialized field.

Definition in German

Zu Hochschulen und der dortigen wissenschaftlichen Lehre oder Forschung gehörend; oft theoretisch geprägt.

Word origin

Akademisch is a learned borrowing based on Latin academicus and ultimately Greek Akademeia, a name linked to Plato's school.

Usage tips

  • Before a neuter noun after ein, akademisch takes the ending -es, as in ein akademisches Buch.

Other meanings

  • collegiateadjective
  • academicallyadverb

Opposites

  • laienverständlichunderstandable to laypeopleadjective
  • praxisorientiertpractice-orientedadjective

Related words

  • Akademikerinfemale academicnoun
  • akademisierenacademicizeverb
  • Akademisierungacademicizationnoun

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