Definition of didactic

didacticadjective

mang tính giáo huấn

/daɪˈdæktɪk//daɪˈdæktɪk/

The word "didactic" has its origins in the Latin term "didacticus," meaning "teaching" or "instructive." This Latin term is derived from the verb "docere," which means "to teach." In English, the word "didactic" has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is intended to teach or instruct, often in a formal or explicit manner. A didactic approach to education or communication is one that is focused on imparting knowledge and values, often using a direct or moralizing tone. In modern usage, the word "didactic" is often used to describe something as too preachy or pedantic, implying that the message or lesson is being presented in a heavy-handed or misguided way. Despite this connotation, the word "didactic" remains an important part of our language, helping us to describe and critique the ways in which we communicate and learn from one another.

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designed to teach people something, especially a moral lesson

được thiết kế để dạy mọi người điều gì đó, đặc biệt là bài học đạo đức

Example:
  • didactic art

    nghệ thuật giáo dục

Extra examples:
  • The story is not written in a didactic style.

    Câu chuyện này không được viết theo phong cách giáo huấn.

  • This form of didactic literature was popular in Victorian times.

    Hình thức văn học giáo huấn này rất phổ biến vào thời Victoria.

telling people things rather than letting them find out for themselves

nói với mọi người những điều thay vì để họ tự tìm hiểu

Example:
  • The didactic teacher-led approach is no longer fashionable.

    Phương pháp giảng dạy theo kiểu giáo viên hướng dẫn không còn hợp thời nữa.

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