academically

adverb

ac·​a·​dem·​i·​cal·​ly ˌa-kə-ˈde-mi-k(ə-)lē 

: in an academic way: such as

a

: with regard to formal studies or academics

doing well academically

academically advanced students

And it has made them more appealing to colleges, which have grown more welcoming as they find that homeschoolers do fine academically.

—Linda Perlstein

… fans and coaches at academically elite institutions would say that, yes, they were handicapped by stricter admissions policies, but in the long run, brains win out over brawn.

—Mark Bechtel

b

: in a theoretical or speculative way without practical application

That scheme for bottling beer is interesting—but only academically. Down here, we don't bottle it, but drink it.

—H. L. Mencken

c

: in a way that conforms to the tradition or rules of a school (as of literature or art)

The big problems arise with his paintings as artworks. His audacity with the brush is vitiated by academically fussy composition.

—Peter Schjeldahl

Examples of academically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Jalyn has always been academically driven, Johnny says that joining YAB inspired her to do even better in her studies. —Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024

Others, such as the historic Northeastern boarding schools mentioned above, offer a more traditional, academically rigorous boarding school experience. —Christopher Rim, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Of the four styles, studies show authoritative parenting — which emphasizes a balance of clear expectations, discipline and affection — creates the most confident and academically successful children. —Lynda Lin Grigsby, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024

Additionally, although boarding school may prepare students personally and academically for the rigor of an Ivy League education, applicants are often competing against a large number of their peers in the process. —Christopher Rim, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above