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academicism

9.1

A strong focus on formal rules and ideas that stops creative thinking

noun
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪsɪzəm/

: academicismo

She tried to avoid the trap of academicism by focusing on practical applications in her research.

Examples

Many artists believe that academicism stifles their ability to express personal ideas and emotions.
Some scholars believe that academicism limits creativity and innovation in academic disciplines.
The author's work was criticized for its excessive academicism and lack of real-world relevance.
His work reflects a strong sense of academicism.
Many artists reject academicism in favor of more innovative approaches.
Critics argue that the school system's strict adherence to academicism can limit students' creative potential.
The author emphasized that academicism often prioritizes theories over innovative thinking in art education.

Synonyms

formalism

vsacademicism

1 9.0

Strictly following rules and forms without room for change

is about strict adherence in study and theory that restricts originality

scholasticism

vsacademicism

Specialized

1 9.9

A way of thinking and teaching in medieval European universities that follows old rules and uses careful logic

is a general rule focused approach rather than a specific historical method

academism

vsacademicism

9.9

A strict following of formal rules that limits new ideas

is the approach focused on strict rule following that limits originality

Antonyms

innovation

310 3.9

Bringing in new ideas or ways of doing things

creativity

213 3.4

The ability to use imagination to make new ideas or things

How Rigid

rigidity

7 7.0

formalism

Specialized

1 9.4

academicism

9.1

flexibility

153 3.6

Surface Forms

academicism singular

academicisms plural

Morphology

academicism = academic (transparent) = academic + ism

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'academic' using the productive suffix '-ism' to indicate adherence to or emphasis on academic rules or conventions.

Etymology

Academicism comes from academy ('place of learning') and academic ('related to study'). So academicism means a strict focus on academic rules and ideas, which often makes thinking or work less creative.