Definition of scholastic
1a often capitalized : of or relating to Scholasticism scholastic theology scholastic philosophyb : 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
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Examples of scholastic in a Sentence
a college that gives a higher priority to scholastic endeavors than to athletic pursuits
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The students at both schools were selected by the faculty and the American Legion Post for their scholastic and leadership abilities.
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Clewett, a 2012 graduate of Metea Valley High School, was also elected to Pi Kappa Lambda, a national honor society that recognizes students for exceptional musical and scholastic achievements.
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In his final scholastic season, Gillon averaged 21.0 points ... The Crusaders were 26-4 overall in 2011-12.
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The four students were selected on the basis of their scholastic ability and interest by the high school administration.
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Vick, a University of Connecticut recruit, said winning an individual event at the Meet of Champions was a goal of hers throughout her scholastic career.
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Through persistence, study, and playing against top scholastic and adult players, one of Alabama's rising chess stars is making all the right moves.
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Growing up in Texas, Ms. Winner was a scholastic star who was offered a full scholarship to study engineering.
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The organization recognizes excellence in scholastic broadcast journalism, creative video and filmmaking.
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Origin and Etymology of scholastic
Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin scholasticus of the schoolmen, from Latin, of a school, from Greek scholastikos, from scholazein to keep a school, from scholē school
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Definition of scholastic
1a capitalized : a Scholastic philosopherb : 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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Scholastics: Free children's books with purchase from Kellogg's.
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First Known Use of scholastic
1644
SCHOLASTIC Defined for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to education
SCHOLASTIC Defined for Kids
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: relating to schools, students, or education
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