academicism

English

/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/, /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/

noun
Definitions
  • (classical studies) The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.
  • (art) Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.
  • Speculative thoughts and attitudes.
  • A mannerism or mode peculiar to an academy.

Etymology

Suffix from English academic.

Origin

English

academic

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