academically

adverb

ac·​a·​dem·​i·​cal·​ly ˌa-kə-ˈde-mi-k(ə-)lē 

: in an academic way: such as

a

: with regard to formal studies or academics

doing well academically

academically advanced students

And it has made them more appealing to colleges, which have grown more welcoming as they find that homeschoolers do fine academically.

—Linda Perlstein

… fans and coaches at academically elite institutions would say that, yes, they were handicapped by stricter admissions policies, but in the long run, brains win out over brawn.

—Mark Bechtel

b

: in a theoretical or speculative way without practical application

That scheme for bottling beer is interesting—but only academically. Down here, we don't bottle it, but drink it.

—H. L. Mencken

c

: in a way that conforms to the tradition or rules of a school (as of literature or art)

The big problems arise with his paintings as artworks. His audacity with the brush is vitiated by academically fussy composition.

—Peter Schjeldahl

Examples of academically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Schools since then have adopted early alert systems – often referred to as care teams – to help identify students who are struggling, either academically, socially or emotionally. —Ryan Travia, The Conversation, 20 Nov. 2025

Strong Comprehension and Problem-Solving Skills Gifted children not only excel academically but also demonstrate exceptional comprehension and analytical thinking. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025

Children who are undernourished perform worse academically, reducing future earning potential. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025

According to Jennifer, Hann and Bich put a tremendous amount of pressure on her to excel academically. —Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for academically

• biochemically
• epistemically
• photochemically
• chemically
• systemically