Definition

Related to teaching or education, helping to provide knowledge or skills.

Example

The museum offers many educative programs for children.

Conversation

I watched an educative documentary last night.

Oh really? What was it about?

It covered the history of space exploration and was super interesting!

That sounds awesome! I love educative content like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Educative → It is formed from "educare" (meaning to bring up or rear) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "educative" refers to something that has the nature of bringing up or providing education.

Memory Tip

Think of 'educare' which means to bring up or rear, and remember that 'educative' describes something that helps in learning or education.

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