didactical
[/dɪˈdæktɪkəl/]
adjective
didático
1. Relating to or designed for teaching or instruction; intended to teach or instruct
The teacher used didactical methods to engage the students.
A professora utilizou métodos didáticos para envolver os alunos.
2. Characterized by excessive moralizing or a pedantic teaching style; overly instructive in a way that can seem condescending
The novel had a didactical tone that some readers found preachy.
O romance tinha um tom didático que alguns leitores acharam moralizante.
3. Of or pertaining to didactics, the science and art of teaching
Didactical principles are essential in curriculum development.
Os princípios didáticos são essenciais no desenvolvimento curricular.
In both Brazilian and American educational contexts, 'didactical' is primarily used in formal academic and professional settings. The term is more common in European Portuguese and formal Brazilian Portuguese education systems. In American English, 'didactic' is more frequently used than 'didactical,' though both are correct. The word often carries a slightly negative connotation when used to describe writing or speech that is overly instructive or preachy.
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