scholastic

English

Alternative forms

• (archaic) scholastick

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /skəˈlæstɪk/
• Rhymes: -æstɪk

Noun

scholastic (plural scholastics)

1. (philosophy) a member of the medieval philosophical school of scholasticism; a medieval Christian Aristotelian

Adjective

scholastic (comparative more scholastic, superlative most scholastic)

1. Of or relating to school; academic
   • This award is for the greatest scholastic achievement by a graduating student.
2. (philosophy) Of or relating to the philosophical tradition of scholasticism

Derived terms

• scholasticism
• scholastically

Related terms

• scholar
• academic