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- [in-struhk-tiv]
- /ɪnˈstrʌk tɪv/
- /ɪnˈstrʌk.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-struhk-tiv]
- /ɪnˈstrʌk tɪv/
Definitions of instructive word
- adjective instructive serving to instruct or inform; conveying instruction, knowledge, or information; enlightening. 1
- adjective instructive Grammar. noting a case, as in Finnish, whose distinctive function is to indicate means by which. 1
- noun instructive Useful and informative. 1
- adjective instructive informative, educational 1
- adjective instructive Something that is instructive gives useful information. 0
- adjective instructive serving to instruct or enlighten; conveying information 0
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Origin of instructive
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; instruct + -ive
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Parts of speech for Instructive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
instructive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for instructive
adj instructive
- illuminating — to enlighten, as with knowledge.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- educational — pertaining to education.
- instructional — the act or practice of instructing or teaching; education.
adjective instructive
- informative — giving information; instructive: an informative book.
- enlightening — Present participle of enlighten.
- edifying — to instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift: religious paintings that edify the viewer.
- explanatory — Serving to explain something.
Antonyms for instructive
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