scho·las·tic
skə-ˈla-stik 
1
a
often capitalized
: of or relating to Scholasticism
scholastic theology
scholastic philosophy
b
: suggestive or characteristic of a scholastic especially in subtlety or aridity : pedantic
dull scholastic reports
2
[New Latin scholasticus, from Latin scholasticus, adjective]
: a student in a scholasticate
3
: a person who adopts academic or traditional methods in art
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Adjective
a college that gives a higher priority to scholastic endeavors than to athletic pursuits
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Public health, the work of public health cannot be principally scholastic.
—Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2018
All-scholastics Antonio Anastasiades Anastasiades won the Division 1 100 breaststroke (57.69) and the North sectional 200 IM 1:57.49), joining his brother, Chris, as the only top five finishers for Lynnfield/Wakefield.
—BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2019
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Adjective
Starting this scholastic year, the program is donating 175,000 euros to institutions located in the U.S. and U.K. Plans are afoot to expand globally in the future.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Public health, the work of public health cannot be principally scholastic.
—Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Noun
All-scholastics Davy Appleton Portsmouth Abbey | Sophomore The Eastern Independent League MVP with a 24-5 record, the junior from Mattapoisett placed third at 160 pounds at the New England Prep tournament.
—BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2018
All-scholastics Antonio Anastasiades Anastasiades won the Division 1 100 breaststroke (57.69) and the North sectional 200 IM 1:57.49), joining his brother, Chris, as the only top five finishers for Lynnfield/Wakefield.
—BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2019
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“Scholastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scholastic. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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