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单词 instructive
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instructive

adjective

in·​struc·​tive in-ˈstrək-tiv How to pronounce instructive (audio)
: carrying a lesson : enlightening
instructively adverb
instructiveness noun

Synonyms

  • educational
  • educative
  • enlightening
  • illuminating
  • informational
  • informative
  • informatory
  • instructional
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Example Sentences

an interesting and instructive lesson an instructive demonstration of the proper way to pack a suitcase so your clothes don't arrive in a mess
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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

instructive

adjective

in·​struc·​tive in-ˈstrək-tiv How to pronounce instructive (audio)
: helping to give knowledge or information
an instructive book

instructive

adjective

as in informative
providing useful information or knowledge an instructive demonstration of the proper way to pack a suitcase so your clothes don't arrive in a mess

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • informative
  • educative
  • educational
  • instructional
  • informational
  • illuminating
  • enlightening
  • detailed
  • informatory
  • comprehensive
  • beneficial
  • helpful
  • edifying
  • useful
  • explanatory
  • constructive
  • worthwhile
  • profitable
  • copious
  • practical
  • elucidative
  • newsy
  • gossipy
  • chatty
  • communicatory
  • full
  • usable
  • availing
  • serviceable
  • useable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • uninformative
  • uninstructive
  • unenlightening
  • impractical
  • useless
  • unilluminating
  • unhelpful
  • unusable
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