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informatory

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɔːri/

KK: /ɪnˈfɔːrməˌtɔːri/

adjective
Definition

Providing useful or interesting information.


Example

The teacher gave an informatory lecture that helped us understand the topic better.


Conversation
Sloth A
I found this new website that has really informatory articles about travel.
Sloth B
Oh, that sounds interesting! I love learning about new places.
Sloth A
Yeah, each article is so informatory and fun to read.
Sloth B
I should check it out; I could use some inspiration for my next trip.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
educational
enlightening
explanatory
Antonyms
uninformative
confusing
misleading
Root Explanation

Informatory → It is formed from "inform" (from Latin "informare", meaning to shape or form) and "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "informatory" refers to something that is related to providing information or shaping knowledge.

Memory Tip

Think of 'inform' as shaping knowledge, and '-ory' means relating to. So, something that is 'informatory' helps shape or provide information.

Visually Confused Words
reformatory
formulatory
conformator
infractor
infirmary
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