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informative definition

in·forma·tive (in fôr′mə tiv)

adjective

giving information; educational; instructive
also informatory in·form′a·to′ry

Etymology: ML informativus < L informatus, pp. of informare: see inform

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informative Synonyms

informative

modif.

instructive, enlightening, communicative, informing, free-spoken, advisory, informational, educational, edifying, illuminating, educative.


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informative Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • find: Whether or not the addressee finds an Inform informative is a separate matter.

Modifies a noun

  • commentary: An informative commentary is given throughout with refreshments provided.

Modifying Another Word

  • massively: SuperBike is an irreverent, humorous and massively informative magazine for all kinds of bikers.

Infinitive complement

  • consider: To begin with, it may be informative to consider the reasons for the speed in this case.

Used with adjective complement

  • prove: Few forts have been investigated where waterlogged remains prove so informative, those at and maintenance.

Preposition: in

  • way: I knew something of the historical background but still found it informative in a very readable way.

Preposition: with

  • regard: They indicated that the carcinogenicity studies were not informative with regard to meglumine.
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