pedagogical

[ped-uh-goj-i-kuh l, -goh-ji-kuh l or ped-uh-goj-ik, -goh-jik] /ˌpɛd əˈgɒdʒ ɪ kəl, -ˈgoʊ dʒɪ kəl or ˌpɛd əˈgɒdʒ ɪk, -ˈgoʊ dʒɪk/

adjective

of or relating to a pedagogue or pedagogy.

Origin of pedagogical

Greek

1595-1605

First recorded in 1595-1605, pedagogical is from the Greek word paidagōgikós of a child's tutor. See pedagogue, -ical

Related forms

pedagogically, adverb

nonpedagogic, adjective

nonpedagogical, adjective

nonpedagogically, adverb

unpedagogic, adjective

unpedagogically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for pedagogic

adj.

1781, from Latin paedagogicus, from Greek paidagogikos "suitable for a teacher," from paidagogos "teacher" (see pedagogue).

adj.

1610s, from Latin paedagogicus (see pedagogic) + -al (1). Related: Pedagogically.

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