non-didactic
|non-di-dac-tic|
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/ˌnɑn.dɪˈdæk.tɪk/
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/ˌnɒn.dɪˈdæk.tɪk/
not intended to teach
Etymology
'non-didactic' originates from modern English, formed by the negative prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') attached to the adjective 'didactic'.
'didactic' comes from Latin and French forms derived from Greek 'didaktikos', from the verb 'didaskein' meaning 'to teach'. The modern English compound 'non-didactic' was created by combining 'non-' with this established adjective.
Initially, 'didactic' related directly to teaching or instruction; over time it came to describe a tone that teaches or moralizes. 'Non-didactic' therefore developed to denote the absence of that instructive or moralizing tone.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not intended to instruct, moralize, or teach; lacking a didactic or preachy tone.
The film is refreshingly non-didactic, allowing viewers to interpret its message for themselves.
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Last updated: 2025/11/24 16:40