ACADEMICAL

Etymology

Adjective

academical

(rare) Belonging to the school of Plato; believing in Plato's philosophy; sceptical . [First attested in the late 16th century.]

Pertaining to a university or other form of higher education. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

Noun

academical (plural academicals)

(pluralonly) Academic dress, consisting of a cap and gown. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

Source: Wiktionary


Ac`a*dem"ic, Ac`a*dem"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. academicus: cf. F. académigue. See Academy.]

1. Belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato; as, the Academic sect or philosophy.

2. Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning; scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from scientific. "Academic courses." Warburton. "Academical study." Berkeley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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