rote

/rout/

Thân thiện

She learns the poem by rote.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The process of learning or memorizing something through mechanical repetition, often without full understanding: "Rote" refers to the method of acquiring knowledge by repeating it until it can be recalled from memory, typically emphasizing repetition over comprehension.

Usage

• Rote is primarily used as a noun, often in the phrase "by rote." It describes a learning technique focused on memorization. It can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of deeper understanding or critical engagement with the material.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The old-fashioned teaching method relied heavily on rote.
  • She learned the multiplication tables through sheer rote.
  • The students recited the poem by rote, but few could explain its meaning.

Advanced Usage

• "rote learning": A common compound term describing the educational method of memorization through repetition.

  • Critics argue that rote learning does not foster creativity or problem-solving skills.

• "rote memorization": Another compound phrase synonymous with "rote learning," emphasizing the act of committing information to memory.

  • The exam required rote memorization of dates and formulas.

Variants and Related Words

• Rote is typically only used as a noun. There is no common adjective or verb form directly derived from it.

Synonyms

• Memorization: The process of committing something to memory.
• Repetition: The act of repeating something, which is the core mechanism of rote.
• Drill: A systematic, repetitive exercise or training method.

Antonyms

• Comprehension: Understanding the meaning of something.
• Critical thinking: The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgment.
• Meaningful learning: Learning that involves understanding and connecting new information to existing knowledge.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "by rote": By means of mechanical or habitual repetition.
  • He can play the scales by rote but struggles with improvisation.
  • The instructions were followed by rote, without considering if they still applied.

Học thuật

Noun

1. memorization by repetition

Từ đồng nghĩa

• rote learning