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Synonyms for educative


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ej-oo-key-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛdʒ ʊˌkeɪ tɪv



Définition of educative

Origin :
  • 1844, from Latin educat-, past participle stem of educare (see educate) + -ive.
  • adj educational
Example sentences :
  • The educative process is the due interaction of these forces.
  • Extract from : « The Child and the Curriculum » by John Dewey
  • In the first place, no exercise should be used which is not really vital and educative.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
  • There is an educative process, and so it is in scores of cases.
  • Extract from : « The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) » by J. Arthur Thomson
  • Even the genius loci is educative, in its own quiet, subtle way.
  • Extract from : « What Is and What Might Be » by Edmond Holmes
  • The form of this educative process of the Odyssey is very different from ours.
  • Extract from : « Homer's Odyssey » by Denton J. Snider
  • Like the state boards, its first function should be educative.
  • Extract from : « Civics and Health » by William H. Allen
  • Above ground there was little that was attractive or educative.
  • Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 of 8 » by Various
  • Anything of importance that is gained may be preserved by educative influences.
  • Extract from : « Man And His Ancestor » by Charles Morris
  • It might have its value as an educative process, but what a waste of energy!
  • Extract from : « The Kingdom Round the Corner » by Coningsby Dawson
  • But perhaps you overlook the educative effect of having to keep the diary.
  • Extract from : « Meccania » by Owen Gregory

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