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Definition of pedagogical - 2 dictionary results

ped⋅a⋅gog⋅ic

[ped-uh-goj-ik, -goh-jik]
–adjective
of or pertaining to a pedagogue or pedagogy.
Also, ped⋅a⋅gog⋅i⋅cal.


Origin:
1775–85; < Gk paidagōgikós of a child's tutor. See pedagogue, -ic


ped⋅a⋅gog⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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ped·a·gog·ic   (pěd'ə-gŏj'ĭk, -gō'jĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of pedagogy.

  2. Characterized by pedantic formality: a haughty, pedagogic manner.

ped'a·gog'i·cal·ly adv.
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