educative in English
- educative⇄educative, adjective.
1. that educates; instructive.
Ex. the educative value of travel.
2. of or having to do with education.
educative in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
educative in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
educative
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪtɪv/
Definitions
- Providing education or having an educational effect.
- Serving to inform or instruct.
- Contributing to intellectual or moral improvement.
Usage Examples
- "The documentary was highly educative and informative."
- "Her speech had an educative impact on young students."
- "Reading historical books can be an educative experience."
Etymology
Derived from Latin educare (‘to bring up, to educate’) with the suffix -ive, indicating an adjective meaning ‘tending to’ or ‘having the quality of.’
Synonyms
- Instructive
- Enlightening
- Informative
Antonyms
- Uninstructive
- Unenlightening
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Éducatif | /e.dy.ka.tif/ |
| German | Bildend | /ˈbɪl.dənt/ |
| Spanish | Educativo | /eðu.kaˈtiβo/ |
| Chinese | 教育性的 (Jiàoyù xìng de) | /tɕjâʊ.ŷ ɕɪŋ tɤ/ |
| Japanese | 教育的 (Kyōikuteki) | /kʲoːikɯ teki/ |
| Hindi | शिक्षाप्रद (Shikshaprad) | /ʃɪkʃaːprəd̪/ |
| Tamil | கல்வி சார்ந்த (Kalvi sārnda) | /kalʋi saːrnda/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪtɪv/
- American English: /ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪv/
Historical Usage
The term has been in use since the 17th century, often linked to formal education and intellectual development.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, the term ‘educative’ may be used in a broader or narrower sense depending on the context of learning, whether formal or informal.
More Information
Educative content plays a crucial role in personal and societal growth, fostering knowledge acquisition and skill development. Whether through books, media, or experiences, educative influences shape individuals and communities.