Dictational

/dɪkˈteɪʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving the act of dictating or something that is dictated.

Etymology

From 'dictation' (Latin dictatio, from dictare 'to say repeatedly') + '-al' (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to'). Emerged in academic and linguistic contexts.

Kelly Says

Teachers sometimes use 'dictational' methods in language learning, where students write down exactly what the teacher says word-for-word—it's actually a real pedagogical term!

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