Basic Details
Word: Didactic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Intended to teach, especially in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
Synonyms: Educational, instructive, informative
Antonyms: Uninstructive, uninformative, misleading
Idioms and Phrases
- Didactic dialogue: A conversation that aims to instruct or teach a lesson. Example: "Their didactic dialogue during the lesson helped all the students understand the complex topic."
- Didactic literature: Books and writings that are designed to teach something or have a message. Example: "Many young readers enjoy didactic literature that teaches them valuable life lessons."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher's didactic approach made the complex subject matter much easier to understand for the students.
Example 2: She preferred reading didactic books that not only entertained her but also taught her important values.
Example 3: The movie was both entertaining and didactic, offering life lessons without being overbearing.
Fun Fact
Didactic stems from the Greek word "didaktikos," which means "able to teach." It has been used since the 17th century to describe works that have a teaching purpose.
Famous Quote
"All true education is the training of the mind to think. Robert M. Hutchins
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "didactic" mean?
a) Having a fun aspect
b) Intended to teach
c) Focused on entertainment
d) Archaic in style
Answer: b) Intended to teach
2. Which of these is a synonym of "didactic"?
a) Instructive
b) Amusing
c) Detached
d) Boring
Answer: a) Instructive
3. What is an antonym of "didactic"?
a) Educational
b) Misleading
c) Informative
d) Enlightening
Answer: b) Misleading
4. Which sentence uses "didactic" correctly?
a) The didactic story had no lessons to share.
b) Her didactic style made learning exciting.
c) The didactic flowers were blooming beautifully.
d) The didactic cat slept all day.
Answer: b) Her didactic style made learning exciting.
5. Which idiom relates to "didactic"?
a) Didactic literature
b) A rough diamond
c) A cold fish
d) As easy as pie
Answer: a) Didactic literature
