didactic

[/dɪˈdæktɪk/]
adjective
didático
1. Designed or intended to teach or instruct; educational in purpose
The teacher used a didactic approach to explain complex mathematical concepts.
A professora usou uma abordagem didática para explicar conceitos matemáticos complexos.
2. Excessively instructive or preachy; tending to lecture or moralize
The novel was criticized for being too didactic, prioritizing moral lessons over compelling storytelling.
O romance foi criticado por ser muito didático, priorizando lições morais em detrimento de uma narrativa envolvente.
3. Relating to teaching methods or pedagogy
Didactic materials help educators present information more effectively.
Materiais didáticos ajudam os educadores a apresentar informações de forma mais eficaz.
In Brazil, 'didático' is a highly valued term in educational contexts, reflecting the importance placed on clear, structured teaching methods. The word is frequently used to describe quality educational materials and effective teaching strategies. In American English, while the term maintains its educational meaning, it can carry a slightly negative connotation when describing literature or art that prioritizes instruction over artistic merit or entertainment value.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
instructiveeducationalpedagogicalteachingexpositorypedantic
Antonyms / Antônimos
entertainingimplicitsubtlenon-instructive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
didático/didática
Standard term used in educational and formal contexts throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
didático/didática
Commonly used in academic and professional circles
São Paulo
didático/didática
Widely used in business and educational training contexts
Portugal
didático/didática
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; may use 'pedagógico' as alternative

Related Words

pedagogyeducationinstructiondidacticismcurriculummethodology

Related Idioms & Phrases

didactic purpose
didactic method
didactic approach
overly didactic
didactic value
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