Meaning & use
academically
In a way that relates to education, scholarship, or formal study.
See it in a sentence
She struggled socially but always performed well academically throughout school.
The topic is academically interesting, though it has little practical application yet.
A note on using this word
Academically usually contrasts a person's performance or interest in formal study with other areas, such as social life or practical skills.
Words with a similar meaning
scholastically
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