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instructional

|in/struc/tion/al|

B2

/ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən.əl/

(instruction)

guidance or direction

Base FormPluralAdverb
instructioninstructionsinstructionally
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