academicize
/ˌakəˈdɛmɪsʌɪz/(also academicise)
verb
1 [no object] To engage in academic discourse, thought, or analysis. Usually somewhat depreciative. rare.
2 [with object] To make academic, or more academic, in character.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Interpretation of Composition between University & King's College. From academic + -ize.
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