educational (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/

Definition

Relating to teaching or learning, especially in a school or college.

Examples

• This book is very educational for young readers.

• The trip was a fun and educational experience.

• She works in an educational setting.

How to Use educational

educational for (prepositional phrase)

Providing learning or knowledge for someone. — "This documentary is educational for students of history."

educational institution (collocation)

A place where people are educated, like a school or university. — "She works at an educational institution in the city."

Synonyms of educational

Words with a similar meaning to educational:

• instructive
• informative
• pedagogical

Antonyms of educational

Words with the opposite meaning to educational:

• uninformative
• misleading

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