academism
- noun
- /ˌækəˈdɛmɪzəm/
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academismo
- Some argue that academism discourages creative thinking in scientific research.
Examples
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His writing style reflected a certain academism that distanced it from general audiences.
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Critics argue that academism limits creativity.
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The painter's later works were criticized for their academism and lack of originality.
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The concept of academism is often debated.
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Critics believe that academism in education can hinder students' ability to think creatively.
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The rigid rules of academism often prevent artists from expressing their unique styles.
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Many scholars claim that academism stifles innovation in various fields of study.
Synonyms
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7.4
Traditional beliefs and practices accepted by a group, especially in religion
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9.0
Strictly following rules and forms without room for change
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9.9
A way of thinking and teaching in medieval European universities that follows old rules and uses careful logic
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8.5
Practice of keeping existing organizations and formal rules to maintain stability
A strong focus on formal rules and ideas that stops creative thinking
A preference for usual ways of thinking or behaving, for example in art
Antonyms
How Rigid
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Academism comes from academy, which goes back to the Greek place name Akademos, a 'school' for study. It now describes sticking closely to school or academic rules, so to call someone's work academism is to say it follows the rules very strictly and can block new or creative ideas.