academicism Synonyms & Antonyms
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Academicism as a Noun
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.
Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.
Speculative thoughts and attitudes.
A mannerism or mode peculiar to an academy.
(sometimes capitalized) 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.
Word Forms & Grammar
academicism (countable and uncountable, plural academicisms)
Origin of Academicism
From academic + -ism.
Academicism in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/ |
| Syllables | 6 |
| Meaning | The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that… |
| Plural | academicisms |
How to Pronounce Academicism
Academicism is pronounced /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.əˌsɪz.m̩/ and has 6 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (dɛm).