educational
gb/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃənəl/ us/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃənəl/
B1
English
~ 1700
oktató, ismeretterjesztő, tanulságos
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is educational
The documentary was both entertaining and highly educational.
A dokumentumfilm egyszerre volt szórakoztató és rendkívül tanulságos.
We visited the science museum for an educational field trip.
A természettudományi múzeumba egy tanulmányi kirándulás keretében látogattunk el.
She designs educational games for children.
The course offers an educational overview of world history.
His talk was surprisingly educational for such a short session.
Learner examples
The book is very educational.
A könyv nagyon tanulságos.
We went on an educational trip to the zoo.
Tanulmányi kirándulásra mentünk az állatkertbe.
This TV show is educational for kids.
She gave an educational talk about animals.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'educational' with 'educated'; 'educational' describes something that teaches, while 'educated' describes someone who has learned a lot.
Meaning
intended to teach or inform
Collocations
educational program
|educational experience
|educational system
|educational resources
|educational purposes
Synonyms
instructional (Often used for materials or methods that give direct teaching guidance.)
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informative (Focuses on giving useful information, not necessarily in a formal teaching context.)
Antonyms
noneducational (Describes something that does not aim to teach or inform.)
Themes
learning
|school
|training
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Made to help people learn something.
Designed to provide knowledge, skills, or information to people.
Grammar
Dictionary form
educational
IPA
GB/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃənəl/
US/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃənəl/
Syllables & stress
edu - ca - tion - al (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: educational
Word family
Expressions
educational experience
1/ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃənəl ɪkspˈɪɹiəns/
fixed phrase
an activity that teaches something
An event or activity where you learn something new.
Examples
- Traveling abroad can be an educational experience.
- Working in a team was an educational experience for him.
for educational purposes
1/fɚ ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃənəl pˈɚpəsɪz/
fixed phrase
intended for teaching or learning
Used to say something is done to help people learn.
Examples
- These materials are provided for educational purposes only.
- The video is shared online for educational purposes.