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
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Here are some key strategies: • Create high-quality content: This is the foundation of E-E-A-T. Your content should be well-researched, accurate, informative and engaging. Lisa Montenegro, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Prospective speakers can submit a nomination form to be considered to deliver one of several keynote addresses or lead an informative breakout session during the event. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025 In 2022, Hall won a Daytime Emmy Award as outstanding informative talk show host. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2025 The record was released with 17 informative visualizers, written by professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, that outlined key moments in Puerto Rican history. Meg Zukin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for informative

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Mar. 2025.

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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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