educational
/ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/ (ame, ipa) · /¦ejə¦kāshənᵊl -shnəl/ (ame, mw)
educational — adjective
- educationalpositive
- more educationalcomparative
- most educationalsuperlative
1. relating to teaching and learning, especially in schools, colleges, or training
relating to teaching and learning, especially in schools, colleges, or training programs; also describes books, shows, visits, or other experiences that teach you something useful
The documentary about ocean life was very educational for the children.
be educational + for [person]
Zayd works for an educational charity that builds schools in rural areas.
educational + noun (charity / institution)
The science museum offers educational programs for school groups during the summer break.
Iris found the cooking class highly educational, as she learned about spices from around the world.
The field trip to the nature reserve was a deeply educational experience for everyone.
- instructive
more focused on direct teaching of a practical skill or lesson, often through a specific activity or manual
- informative
emphasises the amount of useful facts provided, especially through media, talks, or reports
- academic
relates specifically to formal school or university study, not casual or experiential learning
- uneducational
simple direct opposite; describes something that does not teach or relate to learning
- uninformative
describes something that provides little or no useful information
文法句型
educational + noun
be educational
find + noun + educational
用法筆記
Works both before a noun (educational system) and after a linking verb (the film was educational). When used predicatively, it almost always means 'teaching you something useful' rather than 'relating to education.'