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opetus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • education noun The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
  • lesson noun A single period of teaching, or a fixed unit within a course of study.
  • moral adj Concerned with right and wrong behaviour, or conforming to accepted standards of good conduct.
  • teacher noun A person whose job is to help students learn, especially in a school.
  • teaching noun A belief or principle put forward by a religious, philosophical, or other respected authority.
  • tuition noun Teaching or instruction, especially given individually or in small groups.

Senses

opetus is used for these senses in English:

  • education (uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
  • lesson Something learned or to be learned.
  • lesson Something that serves as a warning or encouragement.
  • moral (of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.
  • teacher An indication; a lesson.
  • teaching Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.
  • tuition (Ireland, United Kingdom, ) The training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor.

education — full definition

  1. noun The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
  2. noun The knowledge, skills, and understanding gained through learning.

lesson — full definition

  1. noun A single period of teaching, or a fixed unit within a course of study.
  2. noun Something learned from experience, especially through difficulty or failure.

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