academic |
having to do with learning or study. [1/3 definitions] |
adult education |
a noncredit course of study for adults that offers instruction in a variety of subjects, typically offered by a university or college extension or by a community-based organization. |
aesthetic |
of or relating to beauty or to the study of beauty and its forms. [1/3 definitions] |
agronomy |
the scientific study of the use of soil for producing crops. |
allometry |
the study or measurement of such growth comparisons. [1/2 definitions] |
amateur |
one who pursues an activity or is devoted to a study purely for intrinsic reward rather than monetary gain. [1/5 definitions] |
analysis |
a careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole. |
analyze |
to separate into parts for close study; examine and explain. |
anesthesiology |
the science, study, and practice of applying anesthetics. |
anthropogenesis |
the scientific study of humanity's origin. |
anthropologist |
a person engaged in the study of anthropology. |
anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
antiquarian |
of or pertaining to antiques, or the study of them. [1/3 definitions] |
aptitude test |
a test intended to measure the probable ability of an untrained person to perform well in a particular job or course of study. |
aquanaut |
a person who lives in an undersea dwelling, esp. for purposes of scientific exploration and study. |
arboretum |
a place where trees are grown for scientific study and display. |
archaeoastronomy |
the study of the astronomy of prehistoric cultures. |
archaeological |
of or relating to archaeology. Archaeology is the study of human life as it existed a very long time ago. |
archaeologist |
a scientist who works in the field of archaeology, the study of past human life and culture. |
archaeology |
the study of past human life. An archaeologist digs up and then studies objects such as pottery, tools, and buildings. |
area |
a field of study. [1/3 definitions] |