autodidactic
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Definition
- Adjective: relating to or having the characteristics of an autodidact (a self-taught person). It describes the process, method, or nature of learning independently, without formal instruction from teachers or institutions.
Usage
The adjective "autodidactic" is used to describe a person's approach to learning, their acquired skills, or the process itself. It emphasizes independence, self-direction, and learning through one's own initiative and resources (e.g., books, online materials, practice).
Examples
- She gained her profound knowledge of philosophy through autodidactic study.
- His programming skills are entirely autodidactic; he never took a computer science course.
- The artist's autodidactic journey was documented in her journals, filled with experiments and self-critiques.
Advanced Usage
- "autodidacticism" (noun): The practice or principle of self-education.
- His success is a testament to the power of autodidacticism.
- "autodidactically" (adverb): In a self-taught manner.
- He learned the language autodidactically using online resources and conversation partners.
Variants and Related Words
- Autodidact (noun): A self-taught person.
- Leonardo da Vinci is often considered the quintessential autodidact.
- Self-educated (adjective): Similar in meaning to "autodidactic," often used interchangeably.
- Self-directed learning (noun phrase): A broader educational concept that encompasses autodidacticism.
Synonyms
- Self-taught
- Self-instructed
- Self-educated
Antonyms
- Formally educated
- Schooled
- Tutored
- Institutionalized (in an educational context)
Adjective
- relating to or having the characteristics of an autodidact