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Vinony

tutorial

adjective

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L341387 on Wikidata ↗

noun

  1. introductory text
L45132 on Wikidata ↗

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌtjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ / [ˌtʰjʊu̯ˈtɔːɹɪəl] / /ˌt͡ʃuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/

adj

Etymology: The adjective is from tutor (noun) + -ial, ultimately from Latin tūtor (“watcher, protector, defender”). The noun is transferred from the adjective.

  1. Of or pertaining to a tutor; belonging to, or exercised by, a tutor.

    “The probability is that any verse of this nature, in which the lines are worn smooth, is one which has been causing tutorial ears to tingle for a generation at least; and very probably it is known in a variety of forms.”

noun

Etymology: The adjective is from tutor (noun) + -ial, ultimately from Latin tūtor (“watcher, protector, defender”). The noun is transferred from the adjective.

  1. A self-paced learning exercise; a lesson prepared so that a student can learn at their own speed or convenience.
  2. An interactive class taught by a tutor to students at university or college, individually or in small groups.
  3. A video or text guide or instruction about a specific topic (generally a how-to).