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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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025 For example, the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive has stunning views of volcanic formations and informative signs explaining the area’s geological history. Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024 The indigenous guides are informative and fun and provide many great photo ops. Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024 On Instagram, where Atlantis Vintage has found a loyal following, users flock to videos that feel real, unscripted, and informative. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for informative 

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Jan. 2025.

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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