anti-educational
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/ˌæn.ti.ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪ.ʃə.nəl/
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/ˌæn.ti.ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl/
against education
Etymology
'anti-educational' originates from Modern English as a compound: the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti', where 'anti-' meant 'against') combined with 'educational' (from Latin 'educare' via English 'educate', where 'educare' meant 'to bring up').
'educational' developed from English 'educate' (from Latin 'educare', ultimately related to 'educere' meaning 'to lead out'), and 'anti-' was added in Modern English to form the compound 'anti-educational' meaning 'against education'.
Initially the Latin roots referred to 'bringing up' or 'leading out' (focus on upbringing). Over time 'educate' and its derivatives shifted toward formal instruction and schooling; 'anti-educational' therefore came to mean 'against or harmful to education' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to formal education or educational principles; acting against the aims or methods of education.
The policy was criticized as anti-educational because it reduced funding for schools and teacher training.
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Adjective 2
not conducive to learning; discouraging or preventing learning or intellectual development.
Rote memorization without understanding can be anti-educational, stunting students' critical thinking.
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Last updated: 2025/10/26 01:53