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- [kuh-myoo-ni-key-tiv, -kuh-tiv]
- /kəˈmyu nɪˌkeɪ tɪv, -kə tɪv/
- /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.kə.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-myoo-ni-key-tiv, -kuh-tiv]
- /kəˈmyu nɪˌkeɪ tɪv, -kə tɪv/
Definitions of communicative word
- adjective communicative Someone who is communicative talks to people, for example about their feelings, and tells people things. 3
- adjective communicative Communicative means relating to the ability to communicate. 3
- adjective communicative inclined or able to communicate readily; talkative 3
- adjective communicative of or relating to communication 3
- adjective communicative giving information readily; forthcoming 3
- adjective communicative of communication 3
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Origin of communicative
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin commūnicātīvus, equivalent to commūnicāt(us) (see communicate) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Communicative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
communicative popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
communicative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for communicative
adj communicative
- conversational — Conversational means relating to, or similar to, casual and informal talk.
- demonstrative — Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly.
- candid — When you are candid about something or with someone, you speak honestly.
- chatty — Someone who is chatty talks a lot in a friendly, informal way.
- talkative — inclined to talk a great deal: One drink and she became very talkative.
adjective communicative
- unrestrained — not restrained or controlled; uncontrolled or uncontrollable: the unrestrained birthrate in some countries.
- informative — giving information; instructive: an informative book.
Antonyms for communicative
adj communicative
- uncommunicative — not inclined to talk or disclose information; reserved; taciturn.
- reticent — disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- unsociable — not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
adjective communicative
- restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
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