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communicatively

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtɪvli/

KK: /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪtɪvli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that involves sharing information or expressing thoughts and feelings clearly.


Example

She explained the project communicatively, ensuring everyone understood their roles.


Conversation
Sloth A
How do you think we should present our project today?
Sloth B
I believe we should explain our ideas communicatively to engage the audience better.
Sloth A
That's a great point! Keeping it clear and communicatively effective will definitely help.
Sloth B
Exactly! If we connect well, they'll be more interested in what we have to say.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
expressively
articulately
conversationally
Antonyms
inarticulately
silently
uncommunicatively
Root Explanation

Communicatively → It is formed from "communicare" (meaning to share or make common) and the suffix "-tive" (indicating a tendency or quality) combined with "-ly" (indicating manner). The word "communicatively" means in a manner that involves sharing or exchanging information.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sharing' ('communicare') and doing it in a certain way ('-tive' and '-ly') — that's how you remember that 'communicatively' means to share information in a specific manner.

Visually Confused Words
uncommunicatively
incommunicatively
uncommunicative
incommunicative
excommunicative
convictively
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