'pedagogical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'paidagōgikos,' where 'paida-' meant 'child' and 'agogos' meant 'leader.'

'paidagōgikos' transformed into the Latin word 'paedagogicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pedagogical' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'related to the leading of children,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to teaching or education.'