educational
Meaning: Relating to education or providing knowledge
Educational is an adjective describing anything related to the process of education or teaching. It can describe institutions (educational establishment), materials (educational resources), or experiences that provide knowledge or learning opportunities. It implies something is designed to teach or inform.
Examples
- The museum offers many educational programmes for children. 博物馆为儿童提供许多教育项目。El museo ofrece muchos programas educativos para niños.博物館は子供向けの多くの教育プログラムを提供しています。그 박물관은 어린이를 위한 다양한 교육 프로그램을 제공합니다.
- Educational standards have improved significantly. 教育标准已显著提高。Los estándares educativos han mejorado significativamente.教育水準は大幅に向上しました。교육 수준이 크게 향상되었습니다.
- The documentary was both entertaining and educational. 这部纪录片既有娱乐性又有教育意义。El documental fue entretenido y educativo.そのドキュメンタリーは娯楽的でありながら教育的でした。그 다큐멘터리는 재미있으면서도 교육적이었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From 'education' + '-al'. 'Education' comes from Latin 'educationem' meaning 'a rearing, training', from 'educare' (to bring up, rear), related to 'educere' (to lead out), from 'ex-' (out) + 'ducere' (to lead).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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