informative
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- informatively adverb
- informativeness noun
- noninformative adjective
- noninformatively adverb
- noninformativeness noun
- uninformative adjective
- uninformatively adverb
Etymology
Origin of informative
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
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“That will be very informative for us to hear,” Remolona said, as it is not yet clear how the new chair will affect U.S. monetary policy.
“Street legal 250s helped pay the racing bills,” the museum says on one of the informative plaques that identify each model with engine, top speed and horsepower, as well as other interesting details.
“I find a costume, particularly the costumes of this late 18th century period, to be so informative about physicality and how you move.”
From Los Angeles Times
The evening is lightly dappled with personal or informative patter.
Bill Shaikin’s story on the Dodgers’ TV deal is very informative.
From Los Angeles Times
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