Associations to the word «Academical»

Wiktionary

ACADEMICAL, adjective. (rare) Belonging to the school of Plato; believing in Plato's philosophy; sceptical . [First attested in the late 16th century.]
ACADEMICAL, adjective. Pertaining to a university or other form of higher education. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
ACADEMICAL, noun. (pluralonly) Academic dress, consisting of a cap and gown. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

Wise words

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