education

English

/ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
  • (countable) Facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, either formally or informally.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French éducation derived from Latin ēducātiō (bringing up, rearing, a breeding) root from Proto-Indo-European *dewk- (pull, lead, draw, tug).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dewk-

Gloss

pull, lead, draw, tug

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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