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.”
Synonyms
02instructive
B1 · Intermediate
adj. providing useful knowledge or information that helps you learn.
adj. serving to educate or provide information; possessing an instructive quality.
日本語:教育的※
“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.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
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
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.”
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
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ADJECTIVE
- 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
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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