instructional
|in/struc/tion/al|
B2
/ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən.əl/
(instruction)
guidance or direction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'instructional' originates from the Latin word 'instructio', where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'struere' meant 'to build'.
Historical Evolution
'instructio' transformed into the Old French word 'instruccion', and eventually became the modern English word 'instructional'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to build knowledge', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'designed to teach'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed or intended to teach or instruct.
The instructional video helped me understand the process.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45