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didactic

//daɪˈdæktɪk//
English Definition
Intended to teach; moralizing.
中文释义
说教的;教诲的
Example Sentence

The museum's didactic panels explained the geological processes behind each rock formation, enriching visitors' understanding of natural history.

博物馆的说教式展板解释了每种岩石形成背后的地质过程,丰富了游客对自然历史的了解。

Synonyms
instructive pedagogical moralistic
Antonyms
entertaining undidactic
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
didact(教) → 教导的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “didactic”?

  1. A Reserved; reluctant to speak.
  2. B Intended to teach; moralizing.
  3. C Relentless; unable to be stopped.
  4. D Ill-mannered; crude.
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B — Intended to teach; moralizing.. “didactic” means Intended to teach; moralizing..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Intended to teach; moralizing.”?

  1. A reticent
  2. B inexorable
  3. C didactic
  4. D uncouth
Show answer

C — didactic. “didactic” means Intended to teach; moralizing..

Common questions about “didactic”

What does “didactic” mean?

didactic — Intended to teach; moralizing.. In Chinese: 说教的;教诲的.

How do you pronounce “didactic”?

didactic is pronounced //daɪˈdæktɪk//.

How is “didactic” used in a sentence?

The museum's didactic panels explained the geological processes behind each rock formation, enriching visitors' understanding of natural history. (博物馆的说教式展板解释了每种岩石形成背后的地质过程,丰富了游客对自然历史的了解。)

What are synonyms for “didactic”?

instructive, pedagogical, moralistic — all close in meaning to didactic (Intended to teach; moralizing.).

What is the opposite of “didactic”?

entertaining, undidactic — each the opposite of didactic (Intended to teach; moralizing.).

Is “didactic” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. didactic is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “didactic”?

didact(教) → 教导的。

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