INFORMATIONAL Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

informational

adjective

Definition of informational

as in educational

providing useful information or knowledge an informational presentation from the company's health care provider

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Recent Examples of informational This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or psychological advice. — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 July 2026 This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described. — Brian Sloan,dan Avery, CNBC, 6 July 2026 This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice. — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026 As such, the agency found, the expression is informational rather than identifiable with MLB itself. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 30 June 2026

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Adjective

What the Nun Study Found About Alzheimer’s Researchers combined yearly cognitive testing with medical records and educational transcripts.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Sanchez is also interested in improving his district’s educational outcomes, according to his website.

— Sofi Zeman July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Definition of educational

Adjective

In terms of formal opportunities, principals said that the most common, and useful, topic for professional learning was instructional leadership, or helping teachers to improve their instruction.

— Mac Murray, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Teacher’s guides provide instructional materials for adults, including guidance with lesson plans.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of instructional

Adjective

Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.

— Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025

Definition of educative

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