Definition

Adverb: - In a manner relating to or involving education; in a way that provides instruction or learning: This describes an action, process, or consideration that is done with the aim of teaching, learning, or improving knowledge and skills.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The museum trip was planned educationally to complement the history unit. (The trip was designed with a specific learning purpose in mind.)
  • We must evaluate this new software educationally, not just financially. (We must assess its value for teaching and learning.)
  • The town council discussed how the new community center could be used educationally for adults and children. (They considered its potential for educational purposes.)

Advanced Usage

• "To think/talk/plan educationally": To approach a topic, problem, or project with a focus on its learning aspects, outcomes, or instructional value.
  • The architect thought educationally about the school's design, ensuring spaces encouraged collaboration.
• Used to modify verbs of action or consideration (e.g., ) to specify the educational dimension.
  • The program serves the community educally and socially.

Variants and Related Words

• Educational (adjective): Providing knowledge or relating to education.
  • An educational film.
• Education (noun): The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.
• Educate (verb): To teach or provide schooling for.

Synonyms

• Instructively: In a way that provides knowledge.
• Pedagogically: In a way related to the methods and theory of teaching.
• Academically: In a way relating to educational institutions or scholarly achievement.

Related Phrases

• From an educational standpoint/perspective: When considering the educational aspects.
  • From an educational perspective, the policy has several flaws.
• With an educational focus/aim: Having education as a primary goal.

Adverb

1. in an educational manner
   • the assistant masters formed a committee of their own to consider what could be done educationally for the town