Educational

Definition

Educational is an adjective that describes something related to the process of education, learning, or teaching. It often refers to materials, experiences, or activities designed to impart knowledge, skills, or intellectual development.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/
• Respelling: ej-uh-KAY-shuh-nuhl

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənəl/
• Respelling: ed-yuh-KAY-shuh-nuhl

Etymology

The word "educational" originates from the Latin "educare," meaning "to bring up" or "to train." The term evolved through Middle English and later took on a specific connotation related to teaching, knowledge acquisition, and formal schooling in the 17th century.

Derivatives

• Education (noun)
• Educate (verb)
• Educator (noun)
• Educationally (adverb)
• Reeducate (verb)

Synonyms

• Instructive
• Informative
• Scholarly

Antonyms

• Noneducational
• Uninstructive
• Uninformative

Usage

The adjective "educational" is often used to describe experiences, materials, or settings that promote learning and development, such as "an educational program" or "educational resources." It is widely used in both formal and informal contexts related to learning.

Related Terms

• Learning: The acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or teaching.
• Teaching: The act of imparting knowledge, skills, or instruction.
• Training: The action of developing skills or abilities through practice and instruction.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Relating to education or learning: Describes materials, programs, or activities that are designed to promote knowledge, skills, or intellectual development.
  • Example: "The museum offers many educational exhibits for children."
• Intended to provide instruction or information: Used to describe something that serves an instructive or informative purpose.
  • Example: "She watched an educational documentary about space exploration."