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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

didactic

/dɪˈdæktɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does didactic mean?

adjective

Relating to or characterized by teaching or instruction; intended to teach or convey moral or intellectual lessons. Often used to describe a style of writing or speaking that is overly instructive or didactic.

Example

"The professor's didactic approach to the subject made the lectures feel more like a series of lectures than a discussion."

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