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informative

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv// UK //ɪnfˈɔːmətˌɪv// in·for·ma·tive Archaic

adj. providing a lot of useful or interesting information. You use this to describe things like books, talks, or websites that teach you something new.

adj. providing useful or interesting information; instructive. Often used to describe media, educational materials, or communication that increases the recipient's knowledge.


SIMPLE

The documentary about space was very informative.

CONTEXTUAL

I found the training session quite informative because the speaker used real-life examples to explain the new software.

COMPLEX

The museum's new exhibit provides an informative overview of the region's history, combining interactive displays with detailed archival documents to engage visitors of all ages.

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Origin

From inform + -ative.

Usage

Commonly follows linking verbs like 'be', 'find', or 'seem'; often modified by degree adverbs such as 'highly' or 'very'.

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