Gadit

scholastic

Definitions (2)
1adjectiverelated to schools, education, or academic learning.
The scholastic achievements of the students were celebrated at the awards ceremony.
Her scholastic interests include mathematics and literature.
The school is known for its strong scholastic programs.
2adjectiverelated to the medieval school of philosophy known as Scholasticism, which sought to reconcile Christian theology with classical philosophy.
The scholastic method was used to debate theological issues in medieval universities.
Scholastic philosophers like Thomas Aquinas played a key role in medieval thought.
The scholastic tradition emphasized rigorous logical analysis.
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
scholasticus
Word parts
schola (school) + -asticus (related to)
Originally meant
of or pertaining to schools or scholars
Background
The term 'scholastic' originally referred to the methods and teachings of medieval European schools, where scholars like Thomas Aquinas developed complex theological and philosophical systems.
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