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pedagogically

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒɪkli/

KK: /pɛdəˈɡɑɪkli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to teaching or education, often focusing on methods and strategies used by teachers.


Example

The teacher explained the concept pedagogically, making it easier for the students to understand.


Conversation
Sloth A
I think it's important to teach kids pedagogically for better understanding.
Sloth B
Absolutely! They learn so much more when it's engaging.
Sloth A
Yeah, using fun activities can make learning pedagogically effective.
Sloth B
Exactly! It keeps their interest and helps them remember.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
educationally
instructively
didactically
Antonyms
uneducationally
misleadingly
confusingly
Root Explanation

Pedagogically → It is formed from "pedagogue" (from Greek "paidagogos", meaning a leader of children) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "pedagogically" refers to something done in a manner related to teaching or education.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'leader of children' ('paidagogos') and how 'pedagogically' means doing something in a way that relates to teaching.

Visually Confused Words
apagogically
unpedagogical
paragogically
demagogically
isagogically
dialogically
anagogically
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