informational
adj.adj. giving facts or details about a subject. You use this to describe things like books, websites, or talks that help you learn something new.
adj. relating to or providing facts and knowledge. Typically used attributively to describe media or communication intended to educate rather than entertain.
The website provides informational videos about healthy eating.
The museum guide gave an informational talk about the history of the local ruins.
While the documentary was visually stunning, its primary value was informational, offering a detailed breakdown of the complex geopolitical factors that led to the conflict.
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often contrasted with 'promotional' or 'entertainment'.
an informative websitean informational websiteWhile often used interchangeably, 'informational' describes the purpose of the content, whereas 'informative' suggests the content was actually helpful or enlightening.