Vocabulary Spotlight
Academic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: शैक्षिक (shaikshik) – Related to education or scholarly activities.
Pronunciation
[ak-uh-dem-ik]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Educational – शैक्षिक (shaikshik)
Related Words
Institution – संस्थान (sansthaan)
Word Origin
“Academic” Latin aur Greek words “Akademia” aur “Akademeia” se aaya hai, jo Athens ke ek school ke naam par hai, jahan Plato padhaate the.
– “Academic” derives from the Latin and Greek “Akademia” and “Akademeia,” referring to a school in Athens where Plato taught.
Word Family
Adjective: Academic – शैक्षिक (shaikshik)
Noun: Academia – शिक्षा का क्षेत्र (shiksha ka kshetra)
Usage Examples
1. Academic achievements par uske school ne usse sammanit kiya.
– The school honored him for his academic achievements.
2. Academic knowledge ke alawa, practical skills bhi zaroori hain.
– Beyond academic knowledge, practical skills are also important.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein academic achievements ko bahut importance diya jata hai, aur academic excellence ke liye students par pressure bhi hota hai.
In Context
“Academic” shabd ka use studies aur scholarly activities ke baare mein baat karte waqt hota hai. Yeh schools aur universities ke context mein commonly sunne ko milta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Academic” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Academic” shabd kis se aaya hai?