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didactic

 

[ daɪˈdæktɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

educational

intended to teach, particularly in a patronizing or moralistic way

Synonyms

educational, instructive, moralistic, pedagogical, preachy

Examples of usage

  • The book was full of didactic information on how to improve your vocabulary.
  • The teacher's didactic approach to history class often left students feeling bored.
  • His speeches were always didactic, aiming to educate the audience on important social issues.
  • The movie had a didactic message about the consequences of greed.
  • Despite his didactic tone, his lessons were always informative.

Translations

Translations of the word "didactic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 didático

🇮🇳 शैक्षिक

🇩🇪 didaktisch

🇮🇩 didaktik

🇺🇦 дидактичний

🇵🇱 dydaktyczny

🇯🇵 教訓的な (きょうくんてきな)

🇫🇷 didactique

🇪🇸 didáctico

🇹🇷 didaktik

🇰🇷 교훈적인 (gyohunjjeog-in)

🇸🇦 تعليمي

🇨🇿 didaktický

🇸🇰 didaktický

🇨🇳 教学的 (jiàoxué de)

🇸🇮 didaktičen

🇮🇸 kennslufræðilegur

🇰🇿 дидактикалық

🇬🇪 დიადაქტიკური

🇦🇿 didaktik

🇲🇽 didáctico

Etymology

The word 'didactic' comes from the Greek word 'didaktikos', meaning 'apt at teaching'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to something that is intended to teach, often in a patronizing or moralistic manner. Didactic works can be found in literature, art, and education, aiming to impart knowledge or convey a particular moral lesson.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,451, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.