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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

academical

/əˈkædɛmɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does academical mean?

adjective

Relating to a school or education; having the nature of a scholar or scholarliness. Often used to describe something as being overly theoretical or impractical.

Example

"The professor's academical approach to the problem was admirable, but it didn't quite translate to real-world solutions."

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