Added 10 October 2026
tutorial
/ˌtjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ adjective
Latin root: tūtor Wiktionary
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about tutorial at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Of or pertaining to a tutor; belonging to, or exercised by, a tutor.
noun
- A self-paced learning exercise; a lesson prepared so that a student can learn at their own speed or convenience.
- An interactive class taught by a tutor to students at university or college, individually or in small groups.
- A video or text guide or instruction about a specific topic (generally a how-to).
Origin
The adjective is from tutor (noun) + -ial, ultimately from Latin tūtor (“watcher, protector, defender”). The noun is transferred from the adjective.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)