Educational
ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənəl
Definitions
Relating to the provision or acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits.
ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənəl
Relating to education or the process of being educated.
The museum offers educational exhibits for children.
💡 Simply: It means anything connected to learning and school. Like, if a game is 'educational,' it means you can learn something while you're playing!
👶 For kids: Something that helps you learn new things, like a book or going to school.
More Examples
The company provides educational resources for its employees.
The teacher created educational games to make learning fun.
How It's Used
"Educational institutions play a key role in society."
"The school board approved several new educational programs."
From Latin *ēducātiō* (“a breeding, a training”) derived from *ēducō* (“I lead forth, I bring up, I educate”), from *ē-* (“out of, from”) + *dūcō* (“I lead”).
The word 'educational' has been used since the 18th century, initially to describe the process of instruction and training.
Memory tip
Think of school, learning, and knowledge.