academise
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/əˈkædəˌmaɪz/
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/əˈkædəmaɪz/
make academic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'academise' originates from the word 'academy', which comes from the Greek 'Akadēmía', referring to the school founded by Plato.
Historical Evolution
'academy' evolved from the Latin 'academia', which was adopted into English as 'academy', and later transformed into the verb 'academise'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the establishment of a place of learning, but over time it evolved to mean making something more academic in nature.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something more academic in nature or style.
The school decided to academise its curriculum to better prepare students for university.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 06:36