scholastic
2 synonyms for scholastic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to schools or formal education.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to schools or formal education.
“The award recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement.”
How to use scholastic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scholastic achievement
scholastic record
Etymology
From Latin scholasticus, from Greek skholastikos, ultimately related to "school".
Full origin of scholastic →Frequently asked questions
What does “scholastic” mean?
The word “scholastic” means relating to schools or formal education. In plain terms, to do with school or formal academic study, or (more specifically) with medieval scholastic philosophy.
How do you pronounce “scholastic”?
“Scholastic” is pronounced skuh-LAS-tihk (/skəˈlæstɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “scholastic” in a sentence?
Here is “scholastic” used in a sentence: “The award recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement.”
What part of speech is “scholastic”?
Depending on how it is used, “scholastic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “scholastic” come from?
The word “scholastic” comes from Latin. From Latin scholasticus, from Greek skholastikos, ultimately related to "school".
Is “scholastic” a common word?
“Scholastic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “scholastic” have?
“Scholastic” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to schools or formal education.
