Instructional
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl
Definitions
Serving the purpose of teaching or educating; designed to impart knowledge.
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl
Relating to or used for teaching or providing information.
The instructional materials were clear and easy to follow.
💡 Simply: Instructional is like the guide you get when you build LEGOs or the lessons your teacher gives you. It helps you learn or understand something, like how to play a game or do a math problem.
👶 For kids: Instructional means something that helps you learn, like a book that teaches you about animals or a video that shows you how to make a cake.
More Examples
The professor developed an instructional program for students struggling with calculus.
The website offers instructional videos demonstrating how to use the software.
The new employee handbook is an instructional document that outlines company policies.
How It's Used
"The school uses instructional videos to teach complex topics."
"The company provides instructional manuals for all new employees."
"The software includes instructional guides to help users."
Idioms & expressions
Instructional Design
The systematic development of educational programs and materials.
"Instructional design principles are essential for creating effective online courses."
From the Latin 'instruere' meaning 'to build, arrange, teach,' combined with the suffix '-al' indicating 'relating to'.
The word 'instructional' has been used since the early 17th century, evolving from the need to describe materials and methods related to teaching.
Memory tip
Think of 'instruction' as the core. Instructional is anything *relating to* instruction.