educational

educational

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Pronunciation

• /ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/

• e- /ˌɛdʒ/ (as in "edge") - voiced post-alveolar affricate, short 'e' vowel

• -u- /ə/ (schwa) - unstressed, neutral vowel

• -ca- /keɪ/ (as in "kay") - voiceless velar stop, diphthong 'ay'

• -tion- /ʃən/ (as in "shun") - voiceless post-alveolar fricative, schwa, syllabic 'n'

• -al /əl/ (as in "ull") - schwa, dark 'l'

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Word Form Variations

• Noun:

• education (singular)

• educations (plural - less common in this context, usually refers to different systems of education)

• educator (person who educates)

• educators (plural of educator)

• Verb:

• educate (base form)

• educates (third person singular present)

• educating (present participle, gerund)

• educated (past tense, past participle)

• Adjective:

• educational (as requested)

• educated (having received an education)

• Adverb:

• educationally

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Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms

Adjective

educational

1. Relating to the process of acquiring or imparting knowledge, skills, values, and habits, often within a structured learning environment.

• Synonyms: academic, instructional, pedagogic, scholastic, didactic

• Antonyms: uneducational, unenlightening, miseducational

2. Providing instruction, enlightenment, or development, particularly in a way that is beneficial for intellectual or moral growth.

• Synonyms: informative, instructive, enlightening, edifying, developmental

• Antonyms: uninformative, uninstructive, unenlightening, trivial, frivolous

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Examples of Use

• Books: "The author's latest novel delves into the educational reforms of the early 20th century, examining their lasting impact on public schooling." (Source: The New York Times Book Review, June 2024)

• Newspapers: "Local school boards are debating new educational policies aimed at improving literacy rates among primary students." (The Guardian)

• Online Publications: "This article explores the growing trend of online educational platforms and their role in lifelong learning." (Forbes.com)

• Entertainment Mediums (Documentary): "The documentary series offers a fascinating and highly educational look at the history of space exploration."

• Entertainment Platforms (Streaming Service Description): "Join us for an evening of educational programming, perfect for curious minds of all ages." (Netflix program description)

• General Public Discourse (Parent discussing a museum trip): "We had a truly educational experience at the science museum today; the kids learned so much about physics."

• General Public Discourse (Politician discussing policy): "Our government is committed to investing more in educational infrastructure to prepare our youth for future challenges."

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10 Quotes Using Educational

1. "The most important attitude that can be formed is that of desire to go on learning." (Source: John Dewey, "Experience and Educational Freedom," 1938)

2. "There is no substitute for books in the life of a child." (Source: Mary Ellen Chase, "The Educational Frontier," 1937)

3. "The main hope of a nation lies in the proper educational training of its youth." (Source: Erasmus, various works)

4. "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." (Source: William Butler Yeats, often attributed to Plutarch in an educational context)

5. "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically." (Source: Martin Luther King Jr., "The Purpose of Education," 1947, in an educational publication)

6. "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." (Source: Benjamin Franklin, "Poor Richard's Almanack," 1758, often used in educational discourse)

7. "Only the educated are free." (Source: Epictetus, Discourses, used in an educational context)

8. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." (Source: Nelson Mandela, speech at a university, often associated with educational reform)

9. "The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows." (Source: Sydney J. Harris, often quoted in educational settings)

10. "The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives." (Source: Robert Maynard Hutchins, various educational writings)

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Etymology

The word "educational" comes from the word "education," which itself has roots in Latin.

• "Education" comes from the Latin word "educatio" (pronounced eh-doo-KAH-tee-oh). This word meant "a rearing" or "a training." It's linked to the Latin verb "educare," which means "to train" or "to mold," and also potentially "educere," meaning "to lead out" or "to draw out." So, the idea of both shaping someone and helping them bring out their inner potential is present.

• When "education" first entered English in the 1500s, its meaning was quite broad. It referred to child-rearing in general, and even sometimes the training of animals! It wasn't specifically about formal schooling as we think of it today, but more about guiding and bringing up someone or something.

• Later, in the 1610s, the meaning of "education" became more focused on systematic schooling and training for work.

Then, the adjective "educational" appeared around the mid-1600s (specifically 1652). Its first known meaning was "due to education," or "pertaining to education." This just meant something was connected to or a result of the process of education. Over time, it developed the meaning we commonly use today: "intending or serving to educate," meaning something that is designed to teach or provide knowledge.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing Educational

1. Educational journey: Refers to someone's personal path of learning and development over time.

2. Educational value: The degree to which something contributes to learning or provides knowledge.

3. Educational reform: The process of making significant changes to a system of education.

4. Educational background: A person's past schooling, qualifications, and learning experiences.

5. Educational institution: A school, college, university, or other organization providing education.

6. Educational toy/game: A toy or game specifically designed to teach children something.

7. Educational program/series: A show, course, or set of activities designed to inform and instruct.

8. On an educational trip/excursion: A journey taken specifically for the purpose of learning.

9. An educational eye-opener: An experience that provides surprising and valuable new knowledge.

10. A learning curve (idiom using a synonym for similar effect): The rate at which someone learns a new skill or gains experience, often implying a challenging period of acquiring knowledge.

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Vocabulary-Based Stories from SEA

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Source Information

Definition of educational from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

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