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
scholastic
nounDefinition of scholastic (Entry 2 of 2)
3
: a person who adopts academic or traditional methods in art
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