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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Knowing Your Rights Is Not A Crime Since the Trump administration has continued to target immigrant communities, many federal officials have spoken out against Know Your Rights informative sessions and training. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025 Sasaki also had a brief but informative exchange with Glasnow, a fellow Wolfe client. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025 But Rocket Mortgage has built a reputation with its easy-to-use and informative website. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025 This year's convention promises to be an exciting and informative experience, with a great lineup of speakers, workshops, and sessions. Steven Beagelman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 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 Feb. 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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