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Word

educational

Phoneticsed·u·ca·tion·al, stress on the third syllable

US/ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃənəɫ/

UK/ˌɛdʒuːkˈeɪʃənəl/

Definitions

01relating to education

B1 · Intermediate

adj. connected to the system of teaching and learning in schools or colleges.

adj. relating to the formal process of education or the institutions and systems involved in teaching.

“The government is planning to change its educational policy for primary schools.”

“The minister proposed a series of educational reforms designed to address the growing disparity in student outcomes across the country.”

02instructive

B1 · Intermediate

adj. providing useful knowledge or information that helps you learn.

adj. serving to educate or provide information; possessing an instructive quality.

“We watched an educational film about how bees make honey.”

“The documentary provided an educational overview of the geological forces that shaped the mountain range over millions of years.”

Antonyms

uninformative

03a training trip

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. a trip for people in the travel industry to learn about a place so they can sell it to customers.

n. a familiarisation trip provided to travel agents or consultants to promote a destination or service. Often shortened to 'fam trip' in industry contexts.

“The airline invited several travel agents on an educational to the Caribbean.”

“The tourism board organised an educational for European consultants to showcase the region's new luxury eco-resorts.”

Usage

Commonly used as a countable noun within the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Synonyms

fam tripstudy tour

04a seminar

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Formal · Technical

n. a meeting or class where people learn about a specific subject.

n. an event such as a seminar, workshop, or conference intended for professional instruction.

“The company is hosting an educational on the new safety regulations next month.”

“The medical association scheduled a three-day educational to update practitioners on the latest developments in robotic surgery.”

Synonyms

workshopseminartraining session

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “educational” in context.

Verb

01. meet educational needs

“Teachers try their best to meet the educational needs of every student in the class.”

verb + adj + noun

02. provide educational opportunities

“The charity works to provide educational opportunities for girls in rural areas.”

verb + adj + noun

Adjective

03. educational background

“The company is looking for candidates with a strong educational background in science.”

adj + noun

04. educational for children

“This museum is very educational for children because they can touch the exhibits.”

adj + prep

05. educational resources

“The library provides free educational resources for students of all ages.”

adj + noun

06. educational system

“Many people believe that the national educational system needs more funding.”

adj + noun

07. highly educational

“We watched a documentary about space that was highly educational and fun.”

adv + adj

08. educational needs

09. educational attainment

10. educational institutions

11. educational opportunities

Etymology

From education + -al.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

ADJECTIVE

educational(B1)

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Common
Level
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