education — the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- My dog has better education than some people - he actually listens when spoken to!
- Education is the key to success in life.
- The government increased funding for education this year.
education
NOUN[/ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/]
the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'educatio', the noun form of 'educare', meaning 'to lead out' or 'to draw forth'. The term originally conveyed the idea of drawing out latent abilities and potential from within a student, rather than simply imparting knowledge.
Breakdown
e- (out) + -ducere (to lead/draw) + -atio (noun suffix indicating action or process). The prefix 'e-' means 'out', while 'ducere' derives from the root meaning 'to lead', and '-atio' forms abstract nouns denoting the act or result of an action.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog has better education than some people - he actually listens when spoken to!”
“Education is the key to success in life.”
“The government increased funding for education this year.”
“Online education became very popular during the pandemic.”
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