Academicism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Academicism is a noun meaning (art, literature) Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.
Meaning
(art, literature) Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.
More Meanings
- Speculative thoughts and attitudes.
- A mannerism or mode peculiar to an academy.
- (classical studies, sometimes capitalized) The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.
Word Forms
- academicisms
- academism
Synonyms for academicism
Depending on context, synonyms include academism, scholasticism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include academism, scholasticism, academicalism, academy, academic, academicking.
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