Acad

Pronunciation: /ˈækæd/

Definitions of acad

noun A shortened form of the word 'academy', which refers to a place of study or training in a particular subject.

Example Sentences

A1 I am studying at an acad for beginners.

A2 She attends an acad to improve her English skills.

B1 The acad offers a wide range of courses for students.

B2 He graduated from a prestigious acad in the city.

C1 The acad's research department is renowned for its groundbreaking work.

C2 Attending that acad was a transformative experience for me.

Examples of acad in a Sentence

formal The academy's rigorous academic standards ensure that students are well-prepared for their future careers.

informal I heard that the new academic building on campus has state-of-the-art technology in every classroom.

slang I'm so over this academic stuff, let's just skip class and go get some food instead.

figurative Her academic approach to problem-solving helped her navigate through the complexities of the project.

Grammatical Forms of acad

• past tense: acaded
• plural: acads
• comparative: more acad
• superlative: most acad
• present tense: acad
• future tense: will acad
• perfect tense: have acaded
• continuous tense: am acading
• singular: acad
• positive degree: acad
• infinitive: to acad
• gerund: acading
• participle: acaded

Origin and Evolution of acad

First Known Use: 1549 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acad' originated from the Latin word 'academia' which referred to the grove of Academus, a legendary Greek hero.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'acad' evolved to refer to educational institutions or scholarly communities, reflecting the influence of ancient Greek philosophy and learning.