informative
Translation
informative, educational, instructive
Examples
The lecture was very informative.
The lecture was very informative.
He gave an informative talk about his trip.
He gave an informative talk about his trip.
Grammar Patterns
an informative ((noun)) a (noun) that provides useful information The website has many informative articles.
((sth.)) is informative (sth.) provides useful information The documentary was very informative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: educational, instructive, enlightening; Antonyms: uninformative
Etymology
From the verb 'inform' plus the suffix '-ative', which means 'tending to'. So, 'informative' means tending to provide information.
Memory Tips
If something is 'informative', it is full of 'information'. The '-ive' ending often signals an adjective.