Definition

Not intended to teach or instruct; lacking an educational purpose.

Example

The film was entertaining and engaging, but it was completely nondidactic, offering no lessons or moral guidance.

Conversation

I just read a book that was really nondidactic and enjoyable.

Oh really? I love books that don’t feel like they’re trying to teach me something.

Exactly! It was refreshing to just enjoy the story without any pressure.

I totally get that. Sometimes you just want to escape without a lesson.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nondidactic → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "didactic" (from Greek "didaktikos", meaning pertaining to teaching). The word "nondidactic" means not intended for teaching or educational purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'didactic' relating to teaching — so nondidactic refers to something that is not meant to teach.

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