(classical studies, sometimes capitalized) The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.

plural of academicism

(classical studies, sometimes capitalized) The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.

plural of Academicism

The act, process, or result of academicizing.

simple past tense and past participle of academicize

present participle of academicize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of academicize

(transitive) To make academic; to turn or absorb into a formal academic subject.