informative

adjective

in·​for·​ma·​tive in-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv How to pronounce informative (audio)
: imparting knowledge : instructive
informatively adverb
informativeness noun

Examples of informative in a Sentence

some websites for family vacation resorts are very informative and some are practically useless
Recent Examples on the Web And as a measure of a city’s overall revival or stagnation, crime statistics are not the most informative piece of the larger puzzle. Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2024 This was an otherwise informative story about a controversial bill, with coverage of protests and hearings. Subramaniam Vincent, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 For the most part, McKeon creates informative social media content with an optimistic disposition. Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 While Amazon urges its influencers to be honest and informative in their videos, earning commission on sales provides an obvious incentive to offer positive reviews — as is true of almost any social media influencer. Caroline O'Donovan, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2024 Some will be funny, others serious, all of them informative. Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024 Enough of them are highly informative and thought-provoking to make the book a valuable read for anyone hoping for more insight into the direction of the country. Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024 These can be delightful and informative conversations that leave an imprint on what will become the next generation of space leaders. Shelli Brunswick, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 In my opinion, producing good informative or tactical discards is quite demanding. Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of informative was in 1646

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“Informative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/informative. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

informative

adjective
in·​for·​ma·​tive in-ˈfȯr-mət-iv How to pronounce informative (audio)
: providing knowledge : instructive
an informative book
informatively adverb
informativeness noun

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