ə̇nˈfȯ(r)məd.iv, -ətiv adjective
Etymology: inform (I) + -ative
1. obsolete : having power to inform, animate, or vivify
2. : imparting knowledge : instructive
informative lecture
informative brochure
3. : informatory
• in·form·a·tive·ly -ə̇vlē, -li adverb
• in·form·a·tive·ness -ivnə̇s noun