| 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] |