adj

instructive

ihn-STRUHK-tihv

Instructive (adj) means Useful for learning something; informative in a helpful way. Example: “The documentary was surprisingly instructive about deep-sea life.”

adj

Useful for learning something; informative in a helpful way.

"The documentary was surprisingly instructive about deep-sea life."

How to Use Instructive

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething is instructive when it teaches you something worth knowing.

Common pairings

instructive example highly instructive

Word Forms

more instructive comparative, instructives plural, most instructive superlative

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informative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “instructive” mean?

The word “instructive” means useful for learning something; informative in a helpful way. In plain terms, something is instructive when it teaches you something worth knowing.

How do you pronounce “instructive”?

“Instructive” is pronounced ihn-STRUHK-tihv (/ɪnˈstɹʌktɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “instructive” in a sentence?

Here is “instructive” used in a sentence: “The documentary was surprisingly instructive about deep-sea life.”

What part of speech is “instructive”?

“Instructive” is an adjective.

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