instructional — relating to or intended for education or teaching
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or intended for education or teaching
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/
Example Sentences
- The professor's instructional style was so boring that students used his lectures as sleeping pills.
- Modern instructional technologies have revolutionized online education.
- The instructional manual was so confusing that people learned more from trial and error.
instructional
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/]
relating to or intended for education or teaching
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin instruere, meaning 'to build up' or 'to prepare,' the word carries the metaphorical sense of constructing knowledge systematically through teaching. The Latin root combines in- (in) and struere (to build), reflecting the idea of arranging or organizing information for learning purposes.
Breakdown
instruct (from Latin instruere, to teach/build up) + -ion (noun-forming suffix) + -al (adjective-forming suffix), creating an adjective meaning 'of or relating to instruction.'
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📝Examples
“The professor's instructional style was so boring that students used his lectures as sleeping pills.”
“Modern instructional technologies have revolutionized online education.”
“The instructional manual was so confusing that people learned more from trial and error.”
“Teachers need effective instructional strategies to engage diverse learners.”
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