academical

English

Etymology

academic +‎ -al (“related to”)

Pronunciation

Adjective

academical

  1. (rare) Belonging to the school of Plato; believing in Plato's philosophy; sceptical . [First attested in the late 16th century.]
  2. Pertaining to a university or other form of higher education. [First attested in the late 16th century.]

Translations

Noun

academical (plural academicals)

  1. (plural only) Academic dress, consisting of a cap and gown. [First attested in the early 19th century.]
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