Didactive

/daɪˈdæktɪv/ adjective

Definition

Having the nature or quality of teaching; designed or intended to teach or instruct.

Etymology

From Greek 'didaktikos' plus the English adjective suffix '-ive,' meaning 'tending to' or 'having the nature of.'

Kelly Says

Medieval mystery plays were deliberately didactive—they taught biblical stories to people who couldn't read, making the church's teachings come alive through drama.

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