academizing
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/əˈkædəˌmaɪzɪŋ/
(academize)
make academic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'academize' originates from the word 'academy,' which comes from the Greek 'Akadēmia,' the name of the garden where Plato taught.
Historical Evolution
'Akadēmia' transformed into the Latin 'academia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'academy,' from which 'academize' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a place of learning, but over time it evolved into a verb meaning to make something more academic.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something more academic in nature or style.
The school is academizing its curriculum to better prepare students for university.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 08:51