adjective

didactic

/daɪˈdæktɪk/ · say it: dy·DAK·tik

intended to teach

In Formal & Academic

intended to teach, often too obviously

In Literary English

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1. (adjective) designed or intended to teach or instruct

2. (adjective) tending to teach in a way that is annoying or too serious; preachy

Examples

1. The museum created didactic displays with clear labels and educational videos.
2. Some people find his writing too didactic because he always seems to be lecturing rather than entertaining.

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didactic

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