educational
word
/ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃənəɫ/
ej-uh-KAY-shuh-nuhl
/ˌɛdʒuːkˈeɪʃənəl/
ej-oo-KAY-shuh-nuhl
Definition
Related to learning or education; something that helps people learn new information or skills.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as an adjective to describe things like materials, experiences, games, or content that help people learn. Common phrases include 'educational program', 'educational value', and 'educational experience'. Formal and neutral; not typically used in slang.
Spanish: educativo - pedagógicoPortuguese (BR): educacional - educativoPortuguese (PT): educativoChinese (Simplified): 教育的Chinese (Traditional): 教育的Hindi: शैक्षिकArabic: تَعْلِيميBengali: শিক্ষামূলকRussian: образовательныйJapanese: 教育的Vietnamese: mang tính giáo dụcKorean: 교육적인Turkish: eğiticiUrdu: تعلیمیIndonesian: edukatif - yang bersifat pendidikan
Example Sentences
This is an educational book for children.
basic
The museum offers educational tours.
basic
We watched an educational video in class.
basic
That trip to the science center was really educational.
natural
I prefer games that are both fun and educational.
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Her talk on recycling was surprisingly educational.
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