Synonyms for

Instructional

Verb / ˌɪˈnstrʌkʃʌnʌl / Another word for instructional — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to teaching or providing information

Synonyms & similar words

educational informative teaching educative enlightening enriching instructive informing informatory didactic edifying enlightening guiding illuminating instructing instructive pedagogic pedagogical tutoring tutorship

Synonyms by register

Formal

didactic pedagogical educational instructive

Informal

teaching guiding how-to

Literary

enlightening illuminating

Antonyms

uneducational non-instructive uninformative unhelpful confusing obscure

Common collocations

  • instructional material
  • instructional design
  • instructional video
  • instructional setting
  • instructional methods
  • instructional technology
  • instructional time

Word family

noun instruction
adverb instructionally

Usage note

Primarily used to describe materials, methods, or activities related to teaching or learning. It is generally a neutral term, though it can sometimes imply a slightly dry or overly formal approach.

Example sentences

  1. The instructional manual helped me set up my new toy.
  2. The instructional video showed me how to do a cartwheel.
  3. The instructional coach helped the teacher improve her lesson plans.
  4. The instructional designer created an online course for students.
  5. The instructional assistant helped the student with her math homework.

Quotes

  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates
  • The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you. - B.B. King

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