didascalic, a.
(dɪdæˈskælɪk)
[ad. L. didascalic-us, a. Gr. διδασκαλικός fit for teaching, instructive, f. διδάσκαλος teacher, f. διδάσκειν to teach.]
Of the nature of a teacher or of instruction; didactic; pertaining to a teacher. Hence didaˈscalics n. pl.: = didactics.
| 1609 R. Barnerd Faithf. Sheph. 42 This of some is called the Didascalike or Doctrinall part of a Sermon. 1638 A. Symson in Spurgeon Treas. Dav. Ps. xxxii. II. 94 This is a Didascalic Psalm, wherein David teacheth sinners to repent by his doctrine. 1718 Prior Solomon Pref., Under what species it may be comprehended, whether didascalic or heroic, I leave to the judgment of the critics. 1813 T. Busby (title), Lucretius' Nature of Things, a Didascalic Poem. 1833 Lytton England & Eng. iv. iv, They have no toleration for the didascalic affectations in which academicians delight. 1866 Elgin & Cathedral Guide i. 110 The didascalic power of the drama. |
So diˈdascalar a., of or pertaining to a teacher, didactic. nonce-wd.
| a 1846 Bulwer in Worcester, Didascalar. a 1873 Lytton Ken. Chillingly ix, Give off chaffing..said Bob, lowering the didascular intonations of his voice. |