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Definition of instructional

instructional

/ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən.əl/
in · struc · tion · al
Adverb:instructionally
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instructional Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, designed for, or used in teaching, training, or providing step-by-step directions.

Example

"The software package includes a series of instructional videos to help new users master the basic tools."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Instructional' generally describes something formally designed or intended for teaching (e.g., an instructional manual), whereas 'instructive' describes something that happens to be informative or enlightening, whether by design or by experience.

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• Nearby Words

institutionally
instruct
instruction
instructional
instructive
instructively
instructor

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the noun 'instruction' (from Latin 'instructio', meaning 'a building up' or 'teaching') plus the adjectival suffix '-al'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Instructional. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/instructional
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