academic
//ˌækəˈdɛmɪk//
Adjective
1
relating to education, schools, or scholarly activities
She has an excellent academic record.
2
theoretical or hypothetical rather than practical or applied
The question is purely academic since we don't have the budget for it anyway.
3
having no practical or useful significance; purely theoretical
The debate was purely academic since no decision would be made.
Antonym
Noun
academicSingular
academicsPlural
1
a teacher or scholar in a university or institution of higher education
She is a respected academic who has published many research papers.