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/ɛ̃s.tʁyk.sjɔ̃/
Translation
instruction, direction; judicial investigation
Word origin
From Latin instructio, from instruere ('to build up, to equip, to teach'), itself from struere ('to pile up'). English 'instruction' and 'structure' come from that verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- instruere
- English cognates
- instruction, structure
Grammar
Examples
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Follow the doctor's instructions carefully.
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The judge opened an investigation against him.
au .
The instructions are written on the back of the box.
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He is waiting for a clear instruction from his boss.
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Without instructions, you cannot get the machine going.
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