pedagogical

[ ped-uh-goj-i-kuhl, -goh-ji-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a pedagogue or pedagogy.

Other Words From

• peda·gogi·cal·ly adverb
• nonped·a·gogic adjective
• nonped·a·gogi·cal adjective
• nonped·a·gogi·cal·ly adverb
• unped·a·gogic adjective
• unped·a·gogi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedagogical¹

First recorded in 1595–1605, pedagogical is from the Greek word paidagōgikós of a child's tutor. See pedagogue, -ical

Example Sentences

The Democratic National Convention was a type of pedagogical event.

From Salon

Many pedagogical and scientific sources suggest that the highest pitches reached in classical singing can only be produced with a so-called "whistle" voice register, in analogy to ultrasonic vocalizations of mice and rats.

From Science Daily

Not that “All of Me” is intended as pedagogical, but he does think it could help.

From New York Times

“It’s really amazing to see my art and pedagogical practice come together outside of myself — in the form of a curved metal building plopped in the Mojave Desert,” Schwegler said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It is a pedagogical exercise in saving water.”

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• didactic