Scholarly Terms

noun the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning

• Her erudition on the subject was evident as she effortlessly discussed complex theories and concepts.
• He impressed everyone with his erudition on ancient history during the trivia night.
• Dude, her erudition game is on point when it comes to pop culture references.
• His erudition was like a beacon of knowledge in a sea of ignorance.

noun a person who has acquired much knowledge through study and experience

• The learned man delivered a captivating lecture on ancient philosophy.
• My neighbor is a real learned man when it comes to history.
• That dude is such a learned man, he knows everything about cars.
• In this field, she is considered a learned man among her peers.

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

• The academy's rigorous academic standards ensure that students are well-prepared for their future careers.
• I heard that the new academic building on campus has state-of-the-art technology in every classroom.
• I'm so over this academic stuff, let's just skip class and go get some food instead.
• Her academic approach to problem-solving helped her navigate through the complexities of the project.