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scholastic
Definitions
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1
adjective
related
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
.
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adjective
related
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
.
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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.