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academic

/ˌækəˈdemɪk/
CEFR B2IELTS 6.0+adjectiveDifficulty 3/5
Definition

Related to education, study, or research.

In simple English

Connected to school, university, or serious study.

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Academic writing requires clear organisation and accurate evidence.

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Teacher tip

Use academic for study/research, not for everyday school problems only.

Common mistake

Don’t say: academic English is very different with normal English. Say: academic English is very different from everyday English.

Common collocations

academic writing

Academic writing requires clear evidence.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms

educational

Antonyms

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