INFORMATORY Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

informatory

adjective

in-ˈfȯr-mə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of informatory

as in informational

providing useful information or knowledge an informatory brochure is available for first-time visitors to the historic site

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Adjective

That mission has become progressively more important as China's informational capabilities have expanded in their scope and sophistication.

— Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The judge ordered Facebook and Instagram to build banner and informational screens to clearly explain its protection features, best practices, tools to address inappropriate comments, for example, and display them regularly.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of informational

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

Adjective

Marquette Law School’s polling has been instructive for candidates in the region.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
The pros and cons of longevity calculators For older Americans who might be underestimating their longevity, a life expectancy calculator can provide an instructive lesson.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of instructive

Adjective

Generative AI can help explain difficult concepts, provide immediate feedback, translate instructional materials, and make individualized support more accessible than ever before.

— Sonia Murrow, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Specialized schools have developed instructional approaches that help students with learning differences succeed.

— Lisa Schade, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of instructional

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