informative - Master This Word
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informative Word Meanings
- providing useful or interesting information
- intended to educate or inform
- having the quality of giving knowledge
informative Example Sentences
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informative Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/
US
/ɪnˈfɔrmətɪv/
informative Word Etymology
inform = to give knowledge + -ative = having the quality of. Originated from Latin 'informare' → Old French 'enformer' → English. Imagine a teacher shining a flashlight of knowledge into a dark room, illuminating everything around.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
Informative describes something that provides useful or interesting information and helps audiences learn about a topic. It is often used for articles, talks, reports, or media that aim to educate rather than entertain. An informative source offers clear explanations, relevant facts, and context, without heavy persuasion. It should be reliable, well organized, and easy to follow, with examples or definitions that illuminate the subject. When you call a text informative, you expect substance, not fluff, and you anticipate practical takeaways you can apply or recall later. Typical collocations include informative article, informative briefing, and an informative presentation.
Usage Reminders
- Note the nuance between informative and educational
- Look for neutral, fact-based language
- Check for data, definitions, and context
- Avoid overstatement or persuasion
- Use collocations like informative article or briefing
- Practice forming your own informative sentence
Common Misconceptions
- It means entertainment instead of education
- Informative = informational, they are interchangeable
- The tone must be persuasive to be informative
- Only formal texts can be informative
- Informative always teaches you how to do something
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker: informative = content that clearly teaches or explains, often with facts and context; avoid seeing it as entertainment or persuasion.
Learning Tips
- Practice using informative with a variety of topics
- Compare informative with educational and instructional
- Note common collocations like informative article
- Read neutral, fact-based paragraphs to spot tone
- Create your own informative sentence and check accuracy
- Listen for subtle differences in synonyms when speaking
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'informative'?
A.Funny
B.Happy
C.Educational
D.Confusing
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'informative' correctly?
A.The party was informative.
B.She told an informative joke.
C.The lecture provided informative insights.
D.The book was fun but not informative.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'informative'?
A.Boring
B.Entertaining
C.Misleading
D.Knowledgeable
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an antonym for 'informative'?
A.Unhelpful
B.Informless
C.Educational
D.Enlightening
Step 5: Mastery
How is 'informative' important in daily life?
A.Makes conversations interesting
B.Adds color to paintings
C.Helps make informed decisions
D.Enhances physical fitness
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