Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The act of learning through a medium that both educates and entertains.
  • noun Any of various media, such as computer software, that educate and entertain.

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  • noun A form of programming (cinematic, television, live action, and games, especially computer games) that provides both education and entertainment.

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  • noun entertainment that is intended to be educational

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[edu(cation) + (enter)tainment.]

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Blend of education and entertainment

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