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