scholastic


2scholastic

noun

Definition of SCHOLASTIC

1
a capitalized : a Scholastic philosopher b : pedant, formalist
2
[New Latin scholasticus, from Latin scholasticus, adjective] : a student in a scholasticate
3
: a person who adopts academic or traditional methods in art

First Known Use of SCHOLASTIC

1644

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