scholastic

adjective scho·las·tic \ skə-ˈla-stik \

|Updated on: 8 Jun 2018

Examples: scholastic in a Sentence

Definition of scholastic

1 a 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

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scholastically

play \skə-ˈla-sti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Examples of scholastic in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of scholastic from the Web

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
To commemorate this scholastic excellence, AD Danny White has self-proclaimed the Knights as Ivy League champions.

— mike bianchi, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando City coach Jason Kreis believes NFL, MLS and all pro athletes should stand for national anthem," 25 May 2018
The Commission has recommended more NCAA control on non-scholastic basketball, harsher penalties for coaches and schools that violate rules and asks for the cooperation of other organizations with a stake in college basketball, like the NBA.

— blair kerkhoff, kansascity, "College basketball commission report: End one-and-done, more enforcement, penalties | The Kansas City Star," 25 Apr. 2018
But in his young life, budding career, and scholastic success, Jesus also illustrates the profound loss that Yoselyn Ortega caused.

— maureen o'connor, The Cut, "The Jury and the Family Speak Out As the Nanny Trial Ends," 19 Apr. 2018
Even with their scholastic destinations secured, the opportunity to play with each other one last time has the club committed to competing in the 2018 Florida State Cup this season.

— emmett hall, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Sunrise Sting girls ready to kick it up a notch with collegiate play," 14 Apr. 2018
But there's also plenty of evidence that the Greek system helps members become better men and women through scholastic achievement, career advancement and community service.

— thom patterson, CNN, "What to know before pledging a fraternity or sorority," 12 Apr. 2018
The Massachusetts Chess Association held the state’s scholastic championships in Marlborough on March 18.

— chris chase, BostonGlobe.com, "Chess notes," 7 Apr. 2018

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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

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 1596

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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scholastic Synonyms

scholastic

noun

Definition of scholastic

1 a capitalized : a Scholastic philosopher

b : pedant, formalist

[New Latin scholasticus, from Latin scholasticus, adjective]

: a student in a scholasticate

3 : a person who adopts academic or traditional methods in art

Recent Examples of scholastic from the Web

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
All-scholastics Margot Appleton A freshman from Mattaposett, Appleton was the Eastern Independent League MVP.

— BostonGlobe.com, "2017-18 Girls' Cross-country All-Scholastics," 23 Apr. 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," 10 Apr. 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," 28 Mar. 2018
And before being named Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2017, she was awarded one of four $1,000 scholastics scholarships, one of four $1,000 interview scholarships and a $2,500 scholarship for being among the eight finalists.

— michelle matthews, AL.com, "Skye Bork of District of Columbia named Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2017," 1 July 2017
Scholastics: Free children's books with purchase from Kellogg's.

— doreen christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Freebies and deals for 2017 National Teacher Day," 28 Apr. 2017