Informative: meaning, definitions and examples

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informative

[ ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv ]

^{Context #1}

being full of useful or interesting information

Providing useful or interesting information; educational or enlightening.

Synonyms

educational, enlightening, instructive

Examples of usage

It was a very informative documentary about climate change.
The workshop was informative and engaging for all participants.

^{Context #2}

a person or thing that provides information

A person or thing that provides information, knowledge, or guidance.

Synonyms

advisor, educator, source of information

Examples of usage

The tour guide was very informative about the history of the city.
The website serves as an informative resource for students.

Translations

Translations of the word "informative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 informativo

🇮🇳 सूचनात्मक (soochanaatmak)

🇩🇪 informativ

🇮🇩 informatif

🇺🇦 інформативний

🇵🇱 informacyjny

🇯🇵 情報提供の (jōhō teikyō no)

🇫🇷 informatif

🇪🇸 informativo

🇹🇷 bilgilendirici

🇰🇷 유익한 (yuikhan)

🇸🇦 مفيد (mufid)

🇨🇿 informatívní

🇸🇰 informatívny

🇨🇳 信息性的 (xìnxī xìng de)

🇸🇮 informativni

🇮🇸 upplýsandi

🇰🇿 ақпараттық (aqparattyq)

🇬🇪 ინფორმაციული (informatsiuli)

🇦🇿 informativ

🇲🇽 informativo

Word origin

The word 'informative' originated from the Latin word 'informativus', which means 'having the quality of giving form or shape'. Over time, the term evolved to describe something that provides useful or interesting information. The concept of being informative has been valued throughout history, as people have always sought knowledge and guidance from informative sources.