Didacticity

/ˌdaɪdækˈtɪsɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being didactic; the degree to which something emphasizes instruction or teaching.

Etymology

From 'didactic' plus the suffix '-ity,' creating an abstract noun describing the essential characteristic of being teaching-focused.

Kelly Says

The didacticity of a textbook is intentionally high because it's designed to teach, whereas a novel aims to minimize didacticity so you get lost in the story instead.

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