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communicative

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.kə.tɪv/

KK: /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtɪv/

adjective
Definition

Willing to talk and share information with others; often describes someone who enjoys communicating.


Example

She is very communicative and loves to share her thoughts with friends.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really appreciate how communicative you are during our meetings.
Sloth B
Thanks! I think it's important to share ideas openly.
Sloth A
Exactly! It makes everything so much smoother.
Sloth B
For sure, it helps everyone feel involved and valued.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
talkative
expressive
verbal
Antonyms
reserved
silent
uncommunicative
Root Explanation

Communicative → It is formed from "communicare" (meaning to share or make common) and the suffix "-ative" (indicating a tendency or quality). The word "communicative" means having the quality or tendency to share information or communicate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sharing' ('communicare') as a way to remember that 'communicative' describes someone who tends to share information.

Visually Confused Words
uncommunicative
incommunicative
excommunicative
uncommunicatively
incommunicatively
recommunicate
excommunicate
intercommunicative
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