pedagogical
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nonpedagogic adjective
- nonpedagogical adjective
- nonpedagogically adverb
- pedagogically adverb
- unpedagogic adjective
- unpedagogically adverb
Etymology
Origin of pedagogical
First recorded in 1595–1605, pedagogical is from the Greek word paidagōgikós of a child's tutor. See pedagogue, -ical
Example Sentences
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As Pierre Bourdieu warned, some of the most powerful forms of domination are symbolic and pedagogical.
From Salon
Many pedagogical and scientific sources suggest that the highest pitches reached in classical singing can only be produced with a so-called "whistle" voice register, in analogy to ultrasonic vocalizations of mice and rats.
From Science Daily
Not that “All of Me” is intended as pedagogical, but he does think it could help.
From New York Times
“It’s really amazing to see my art and pedagogical practice come together outside of myself — in the form of a curved metal building plopped in the Mojave Desert,” Schwegler said.
From Los Angeles Times
“It is a pedagogical exercise in saving water.”
From Seattle Times
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