adj
Uncommon
scholastic
skuh-LAS-tihk
Scholastic (adj) means relating to schools or formal education. Example: “The award recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement.”
adj
1
Relating to schools or formal education.
"The award recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement."
2
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
1
A philosopher belonging to the medieval scholastic tradition.
"The scholastics debated the nature of universals for centuries."
How to use scholastic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with school or formal academic study, or (more specifically) with medieval scholastic philosophy.
Common pairings
scholastic achievement
scholastic record
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Word forms
- Plural
- scholastics
- Comparative
- more scholastic
- Superlative
- most scholastic
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Etymology
From Latin scholasticus, from Greek skholastikos, ultimately related to "school".
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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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