1. relating to education, schools, or scholarly activities
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
2. theoretical rather than practical
Usage: formal

Examples

• The professor wore his academical robes to the graduation ceremony.
• Her research was purely academical with no immediate practical applications.
• The debate remained academical since no policy changes were planned.
• He preferred academical discussions to hands-on work.
• The university’s academical standards were exceptionally high.
• Their academical achievements earned them recognition from peers.