de-academise
|de-ac-a-dem-ise|
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/diː-əˈkædəˌmaɪz/
remove academic elements
Etymology
Etymology Information
'de-academise' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' or 'reverse' and 'academise' which means 'to make academic'.
Historical Evolution
'de-academise' evolved from the combination of 'de-' and 'academise', reflecting a shift towards simplifying or removing academic elements.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove academic elements', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove or reduce the academic nature or influence of something.
The new curriculum aims to de-academise the learning process by incorporating more practical skills.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 01:46