informative

adjective

in·​for·​ma·​tive in-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv How to pronounce informative (audio)
: imparting knowledge : instructive
informatively adverb
informativeness noun

Examples of informative in a Sentence

some websites for family vacation resorts are very informative and some are practically useless
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects). Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024 Interviews between the two in the latter half of the film are tense and informative, with Wang leaning into the challenge of rebutting her friend’s views. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024 Sincere inquiry into other points of view can be informative. Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 And how about all those fresh, informative, not-at-all-repetitive campaign ads? Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for informative 

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of informative was in 1646

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“Informative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informative. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

informative

adjective
in·​for·​ma·​tive in-ˈfȯr-mət-iv How to pronounce informative (audio)
: providing knowledge : instructive
an informative book
informatively adverb
informativeness noun

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