instructive
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for instructive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Useful for learning something; informative in a helpful way.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
uninstructive
How to use instructive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
instructive example
highly instructive
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.
