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educational

/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to education or teaching

The school offers an excellent educational program.

The school provides a high-quality teaching program.


general

relating to the process of teaching or learning

She works in the educational sector.

She works in the field of teaching or learning.

Often used to describe institutions, materials, or activities related to learning.

Collocations

educational institutiona school, college, or universityeducational programa structured course or curriculumeducational materialbooks, videos, or resources for learning

Synonyms

academicpedagogicalinstructionaldidactic

Antonyms

non-educationalrecreationalentertaining

Related Phrases

educational technologyphrase
tools or methods used to enhance learning
educational psychologyphrase
the study of learning and teaching processes

Pro Tip

Usage in formal contexts

Use 'educational' to describe official or structured learning environments.

Gold Rule

Avoid overgeneralization

'Educational' should not be used for informal or recreational learning unless specified.

Word Origin

From Middle French 'éducational', from Latin 'educatio' (a bringing up, rearing), from 'educare' (to lead out, bring up).

Usage Notes

Commonly used to describe anything related to teaching, learning, or schooling.

Word Breakdown

educate
to teach or instruct
root
+
-ional
relating to or characterized by
suffix
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