Didacticality

/ˌdaɪdækˈtɪsɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being didactic; the characteristic of emphasizing instruction or moral lessons.

Etymology

From 'didactical' plus the suffix '-ity,' which converts adjectives into abstract nouns representing their essential quality or state.

Kelly Says

The didacticality of ancient fables is what made them so effective—parents knew these stories would teach lessons while entertaining, which is why they lasted thousands of years.

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