scholastic

adjective

scho·las·tic | \skə-ˈla-stik

Definition of scholastic

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a often capitalized : of or relating to Scholasticism scholastic theology scholastic philosophy

b : suggestive or characteristic of a scholastic especially in subtlety or aridity : pedantic dull scholastic reports

2 : of or relating to schools or scholars especially : of or relating to high school or secondary school

scholastic

noun

Definition of scholastic (Entry 2 of 2)

1a 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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for scholastic

Synonyms: Adjective

academic (also academical), educational, intellectual, scholarly

Antonyms: Adjective

nonacademic, noneducational, unacademic, unscholarly

Examples of scholastic in a Sentence

Adjective

a college that gives a higher priority to scholastic endeavors than to athletic pursuits

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Stotesbury is the world’s oldest and largest scholastic rowing event. — Rick O'brien, Philly.com, "Rowers and coaches adjust to Stotesbury Cup Regatta's move," 17 May 2018 He was awarded the Bobby Smith Trophy, given annually to the OHL’s scholastic player of the year, for the 2017-18 season. — Richard Morin, azcentral, "Arizona Coyotes select Barrett Hayton with No. 5 overall pick in NHL draft," 22 June 2018 O’Connor, who plans to study finance at Notre Dame, also is a prominent member of the scholastic bowl team, where her specialty is history and art. — Rich Mayor, chicagotribune.com, "Nora O'Connor brings next-level intellect to Fenwick softball," 25 Apr. 2018 The companies sponsor elite summer-league or non-scholastic teams that have little oversight and feature players that colleges desperately want. — Rachel Bachman, WSJ, "Basketball Panel Doesn’t Tackle Athlete Compensation Issue," 25 Apr. 2018 Betz was the long-time basketball coach and athletic director at Wildwood and one of the early proponents of girls’ sports in South Jersey scholastic competition. — Phil Anastasia, Philly.com, "State to honor late, great coaches with Hall of Fame inductions," 6 Apr. 2018 Virtually every top scholastic runner in the Northeast has competed at Van Cortlandt in the past 45 years. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, "America’s Next Great Running Hope, and One of the Cruelest Twists in Youth Sports," 8 June 2018 Children growing up in low-income homes score lower than their wealthier peers on cognitive tests and other measures of scholastic success, study after study has found. — Jane C. Hu, Scientific American, "Speaking a Second Language May Give Low-Income Kids a Boost," 1 June 2018 Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee The annual scholastic competition returns for the eighth year to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., where more than 500 contenders are expected. — Ed Stockly, latimes.com, "Thursday's TV highlights: 'Imposters' on Bravo," 31 May 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

All-scholastics Gabrielle Bailey Lawrence Academy | Junior A 6-foot-1 junior outside hitter from Westborough, Bailey was the Independent League MVP in her first season for the Spartans (8-1). — BostonGlobe.com, "2017-18 Girls' Volleyball All-Scholastics," 7 May 2018 All-scholastics Nicole Bonacorso Masconomet | Sophomore The sophomore finished third in the all-around at the North Sectional led by a second-place score of 9.325 on the floor exercise. — BostonGlobe.com, "2017-18 Girls' Gymnastics All-Scholastics," 7 May 2018 All-scholastics Riley Brown Canton | Senior The 5-9 Hockomock League All-Star posted five shutouts and a stingy 1.09 goals against average as a senior. — BostonGlobe.com, "2017-18 Field Hockey All-Scholastics," 7 May 2018 All-scholastics Margot Appleton A freshman from Mattaposett, Appleton was the Eastern Independent League MVP. — BostonGlobe.com, "2017-18 Girls' Cross-country All-Scholastics," 7 May 2018 All-scholastics Alex Burt Fifth in Mass Bay West a year ago, the lanky 6-foot-3 junior was the league champion and MVP this winter, churning out a fifth-place finish at the state meet in the Patriots’ push to their first title since 1986. — BostonGlobe.com, "2017-18 Boys' Skiing (nordic) All-Scholastics," 7 May 2018 All-scholastics Regan Benton Oliver Ames | Senior With a 1.22 goals against average, Benton led the Tigers to a berth in the Division 1 South sectionals. — BostonGlobe.com, "2017-18 Girls' Soccer All-Scholastics," 7 May 2018 All-scholastics Ian Arnold Natick | Sophomore Arnold won the 100 freestyle at sectionals and was third in the 50 free at states. — BostonGlobe.com, "2017-18 Boys' Swimming All-Scholastics," 7 May 2018 All-scholastics Halia Bower Framingham | Senior, Diving A two-time All-Scholastic selection, Bower repeated as the Division 1 state champion with 533.60 points. — BostonGlobe.com, "2017-18 Swimming All-Scholastics," 7 May 2018

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