communicative
adjective
com·mu·ni·ca·tive
kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tiv 
-ni-kə-tiv
-ni-kə-tiv
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
In a lawsuit filed in March 2023, Matus’ family alleges that Matus was lucid and communicative on the phone with his mother, Lisa, hours before his death.
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Calmatters, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
The oldest child, Zaria had always been clear and communicative about her feelings.
—Alexa Lee, STAT, 7 Mar. 2024
By creating a more inclusive and communicative environment, employers can support employees and increase engagement throughout the year.
—Dinesh Sheth, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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
Calmatters, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
The oldest child, Zaria had always been clear and communicative about her feelings.
—Alexa Lee, STAT, 7 Mar. 2024
By creating a more inclusive and communicative environment, employers can support employees and increase engagement throughout the year.
—Dinesh Sheth, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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
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Word History
First Known Use
1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near communicative
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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communicative. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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Kids Definition
communicative
adjective
com·mu·ni·ca·tive
kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt-iv
-ni-kət-iv
-ni-kət-iv
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
1
: tending or serving to communicate
a communicative gesture
2
: of or relating to communication
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