informative

Also in·form·a·to·ry

[in-fawr-muh-tiv]

adjective

1. giving information; instructive.

   an informative book.

informative

/ ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv /

adjective

1. providing information; instructive

Other Word Forms

• informatively adverb
• informativeness noun
• noninformative adjective
• noninformatively adverb
• noninformativeness noun
• uninformative adjective
• uninformatively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of informative¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English: “formative,” from Medieval Latin infōrmātīvus, from Latin infōrmāt(us) “given form to” (past participle of infōrmāre “to give form to, instruct, shape”; inform ¹ ) + -īvus -ive

Example Sentences

His remarks that Bellingham wanted to be in the squad, but was then not included, were informative in this context.

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Serbia, on their own territory, will present the sort of challenge that will be informative for both Tuchel and those seeking indications.

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The BMA said the meeting on Tuesday was "informative" and the two sides had reached a "greater mutual understanding" than previously.

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Some are angry, campaigning against government policies, or informative, keen to show followers the impact of climate change on their daily lives.

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Understanding how others react in situations can in itself be informative, or prompt self-reflection.

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Related Words

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• revealing