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information

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ɪnˈfɔːr.mə.ʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈfɔrˌmeɪʃən/

noun
Definition

A set of facts or details that provide knowledge about something.


Example

She shared important information about the upcoming event.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you found any good information about the concert next week?
Sloth B
Not yet, but I heard it's going to be amazing!
Sloth A
I really want to know the details, like the lineup and the venue.
Sloth B
I'll help you look it up, we should have all the information by tonight!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
data
knowledge
news
Antonyms
ignorance
misinformation
confusion
Root Explanation

Information is formed from "informare" (meaning to shape or form) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word refers to the process of shaping or forming knowledge or data.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of 'shaping' knowledge — 'informare' means to shape, and '-tion' indicates the action of doing so.

Visually Confused Words
infirmation
formation
preinformation
misinformation
uniformation
nonformation
neoformation
misformation
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