Definition of academically

The word "academically" has its roots in the Latin phrase "academica", which referred to the teachings and writings of the Academy of Athens, a prominent philosophical institution in ancient Greece. The word "academica" was later adopted into Middle English as "academike" or "academic", meaning related to or pertaining to a university or higher education. Over time, the suffix "-ally" was added to form "academically", meaning in a manner conforming to the standards or principles of an academy or university. Today, "academically" is used to describe someone's approach to learning, research, or intellectual pursuits, and connotes a focus on rigorous scholarship and intellectual rigor. In other words, "academically" is a nod to the rich intellectual traditions of ancient Greece and the esteemed institutions that have followed in their footsteps.