educational

[ej-oo-key-shuh-nl]

adjective

1. pertaining to education.

2. tending or intended to educate, instruct, or inform.

   an educational show on television.

educational

/ ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənəl /

adjective

1. providing knowledge; instructive or informative

   an educational toy

2. of or relating to education

Other Word Forms

• educationally adverb
• antieducational adjective
• antieducationally adverb
• countereducational noun
• countereducationally adverb
• noneducational adjective
• noneducationally adverb
• posteducational adjective
• preeducational adjective
• preeducationally adverb
• pseudoeducational adjective
• pseudoeducationally adverb
• quasi-educational adjective
• quasi-educationally adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of educational¹

First recorded in 1645–55; education + -al ¹

Example Sentences

This is an educational category, not an indication of whether a student resides legally in the country.

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Second, educational background is crucial, making sure hires span arts, sciences, humanities and vocational training.

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“The essay questions follow the times,” said Tara Dowling, an independent educational consultant.

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"It's horrific. It's a Russell Group university - it's unacceptable at any educational institution."

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The tax bill added a list of eligible expenses at the pre-college level, such as educational materials, test fees, and tutoring.

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Related Words

• academic 
• cultural 
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• scholarly