Etymology

instruct

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Today it means: To teach by giving instructions. Full definition →

Latin īnstrūctus
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  1. Latin · derived fromīnstrūctus
  2. English todayinstruct

From Latin īnstrūctus, perfect passive participle of īnstruō (“I instruct; I arrange, furnish, or provide”).

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