de-academized
|de-acad-e-mized|
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/diː-əˈkædəˌmaɪzd/
(de-academize)
remove academic elements
Etymology
Etymology Information
'de-academize' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'academize' from 'academy', which refers to a place of study or training in a special field.
Historical Evolution
'de-academize' evolved from the need to simplify or make less academic certain processes or materials, especially in educational contexts.
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 academic characteristics or elements from something.
The curriculum was de-academized to make it more practical for students.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 04:54