instructive

/in'strʌktiv/
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instructive

The teacher gave an instructive demonstration of the experiment.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Serving to instruct or enlighten or inform: Providing useful knowledge, teaching a lesson, or increasing understanding.
Usage

The adjective "instructive" is used to describe something (e.g., a book, experience, comment, or example) that provides valuable information or teaches you something. It is a formal word often used in academic, professional, or analytical contexts.

Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The documentary about the ecosystem was highly instructive.
    • It was an instructive lesson in the importance of careful planning.
    • Her analysis of the historical event was clear and instructive.
Advanced Usage
  • "instructive to see/compare/note": Used to introduce a fact or observation that provides a useful lesson.
    • It is instructive to compare the economic policies of the two countries.
  • "instructive in": Followed by a noun or gerund to specify the area of learning.
    • The case study was instructive in demonstrating effective crisis management.
Variants and Related Words
  • Instruct (verb): To teach or provide information or orders.
  • Instruction (noun): The act of teaching; information on how to do something.
  • Instructor (noun): A person who teaches something.
Synonyms
  • Educational: Providing education or knowledge.
  • Informative: Providing useful or interesting information.
  • Enlightening: Providing greater knowledge or understanding.
  • Edifying: Providing moral or intellectual instruction.
Antonyms
  • Uninformative: Not providing useful information.
  • Confusing: Causing a lack of understanding.
  • Misleading: Giving the wrong idea or impression.
instructive

The teacher gave an instructive demonstration of the experiment.

Adjective
  1. serving to instruct or enlighten or inform