Instructional Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪnˈstɹəkʃənəɫ

in-STRUK-shuh-nuhl

UK

ɪnstɹˈʌkʃənəl

in-STRUK-shuh-nuhl

Definition

Related to teaching or providing instructions; something made to educate or explain how to do something.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in formal, educational, or academic contexts—like 'instructional video,' 'instructional material,' or 'instructional strategy.' Not typically used for informal instructions between people.

• Spanish: instructivo - educativo
• Portuguese (BR): instrucional - educativo
• Portuguese (PT): instrucional - educativo
• Chinese (Simplified): 教学的 - 指导性的
• Chinese (Traditional): 教學的 - 指導性的
• Hindi: शैक्षिक - निर्देशात्मक
• Arabic: تَعْلِيمِيّ - إِرْشَادِيّ
• Bengali: শিক্ষামূলক - নির্দেশনামূলক
• Russian: обучающий - учебный
• Japanese: 指導用の - 教育的な
• Vietnamese: hướng dẫn - mang tính giảng dạy
• Korean: 교육용 - 지도용
• Turkish: öğretici - eğitici
• Urdu: تعلیمی - ہدایتی
• Indonesian: instruksional - pembelajaran

Example Sentences

We watched an instructional video in class.

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This book is full of instructional exercises.

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The teacher gave instructional materials to help us learn.

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That YouTube channel has great instructional content for beginners.

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I've found instructional podcasts really help me master new skills.

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Her instructional style makes complex topics easy to understand.

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