Definition

In a manner that is not related to academic standards or practices.

Example

He approached the topic unacademically, focusing more on personal experience than research.

Conversation

I love how you can talk about science unacademically and still make it interesting.

Thanks! I think it helps people relate to the concepts better.

Exactly! Sometimes, the academic jargon just confuses everyone.

Right? It's more fun to keep it light and accessible.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unacademically → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "academic" (from Latin "academicus", meaning pertaining to an academy or scholarly). The suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner) indicates the manner of being not academic. Thus, "unacademically" means in a manner that is not scholarly or academic.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being applied to 'academic' — this helps you remember that 'unacademically' means doing something in a way that is not scholarly.

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