adj Uncommon

scholastic

skuh-LAS-tihk

Scholastic (adj) means relating to schools or formal education. Example: “The award recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement.”

adj

Relating to schools or formal education.

"The award recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement."

Relating to scholasticism, the medieval school of philosophy that combined Christian theology with Aristotelian logic.

"The book traces the influence of scholastic philosophy on later Enlightenment thought."

noun

A philosopher belonging to the medieval scholastic tradition.

"The scholastics debated the nature of universals for centuries."

How to use scholastic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with school or formal academic study, or (more specifically) with medieval scholastic philosophy.

Common pairings

scholastic achievement scholastic record

Word forms

more scholastic comparative, scholastics plural, most scholastic superlative

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Etymology

From Latin scholasticus, from Greek skholastikos, ultimately related to "school".

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for scholastic

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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.

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