Cool MateEducational
UK /["/ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/"]/US /["/ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/"]/
Definition
connected with education
In simple words: Related to learning or teaching.
Examples
- The educational system in our country needs reform.
- She focuses on providing educational materials for children.
- The museum offers many educational programs for all ages.
- This book is both entertaining and educational.
- We attended an educational workshop about environmental issues.
Usage notes
Use 'educational' when referring to things that help with learning. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, such as describing programs, games, or resources that teach.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'educate' — something that is 'educational' helps you learn.
Collocations
- educational resources
- educational materials
- educational game
- educational program
Synonyms
- informative
- instructional
- academic
- enlightening
- illuminating
Antonyms
- uneducational
- non-instructive
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'education' as a noun with 'educational' as an adjective.
- Using 'educational' in a context unrelated to teaching or learning, such as describing entertainment.
- Incorrectly spelling it as 'eductional'.