Informative
/ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/
Definitions
Providing useful and interesting information.
/ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/
Providing useful or interesting facts.
The documentary was very informative about the effects of climate change.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're telling a friend a really cool fact! An informative thing gives you interesting and helpful details, like a book that teaches you about animals or a news report that explains what's happening in the world.
👶 For kids: When something is informative, it gives you interesting facts and things to learn about!
More Examples
She gave an informative presentation on the company's new marketing strategy.
Reading this book about space is highly informative.
How It's Used
"The museum provided an informative exhibit on ancient civilizations."
"The journalist delivered an informative report on the current political situation."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
informative speech
A speech that aims to educate the audience.
"The students delivered informative speeches about various countries."
From Middle French *informatif*, from Latin *informare* ('to shape, instruct') + -ive.
The word 'informative' has been used since the 17th century, initially referring to something capable of informing or giving shape to something.
Memory tip
Think of information as being 'in-form', which is informative.
Word Origin
"to shape, instruct"