communicative

adjective

com·​mu·​ni·​ca·​tive kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tiv How to pronounce communicative (audio) -ni-kə-tiv How to pronounce communicative (audio)
1
: tending to communicate : talkative
2
: of or relating to communication
communicatively adverb
communicativeness noun

Examples of communicative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sally is honest, ethical, fair, collaborative, communicative and transparent in her decision-making and actions. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2024 Discover a new perspective on language’s evolution, challenging traditional views and highlighting a continuum of communicative abilities. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2024 Navigating social media trends with teenagers has always been challenging, but taking a communicative approach could be beneficial for both parents and their children, suggests Dr. Nissim-Matheis. Kristina Behr, Parents, 23 Feb. 2024 For now, try contacting a more communicative pal or enjoying your own company. Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024 This communicative power becomes instrumental in garnering support for global initiatives and fostering collaboration on an international scale. Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023 With communicative Mercury squaring off against pained Chiron at 9:49 am EST, your attempts to reach out to others might go unheard or ignored. Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024 While the amount of grip on tap is formidable, the communicative chassis and the prodigious stopping power offered by the optional carbon ceramic brakes also provide a sense of approachability to its dynamic limits. Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 29 July 2023 On that note, a top-notch injector will also be communicative, Dr. Badreshia says. Audrey Noble, SELF, 11 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of communicative was in 1651

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Cite this Entry

“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communicative. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

communicative

adjective
com·​mu·​ni·​ca·​tive kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt-iv How to pronounce communicative (audio) -ni-kət-iv How to pronounce communicative (audio)
1
: tending to communicate : talkative
2
: of or relating to communication
communicativeness noun

Legal Definition

communicative

adjective
com·​mu·​ni·​ca·​tive kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tiv, -kə-tiv How to pronounce communicative (audio)
1
: tending or serving to communicate
a communicative gesture
2
: of or relating to communication

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