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adjective in·for·ma·tive \in-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv\

: providing information

Full Definition of INFORMATIVE

: imparting knowledge : instructive

— in·for·ma·tive·ly adverb

— in·for·ma·tive·ness noun

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First Known Use of INFORMATIVE

1655

Related to INFORMATIVE

Synonyms: educational, educative, enlightening, illuminating, informational, informatory, instructional, instructive

Antonyms: unenlightening, unilluminating, uninformative, uninstructive

Rhymes with INFORMATIVE

deformative, performative, reformative, transformative

INFORMATIVE Defined for Kids

informative

adjective in·for·ma·tive \in-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv\

Definition of INFORMATIVE for Kids

: giving knowledge or information <an informative book>

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