Instructive

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

Definitions of instructive

adjective providing knowledge or information; serving to instruct or inform

Example Sentences

A1 The instructional video was easy to follow.

A2 The book provided instructive tips on how to improve my cooking.

B1 The seminar was very instructive, I learned a lot of new information.

B2 The professor's lectures were always instructive and engaging.

C1 The documentary offered an instructive analysis of the political situation.

C2 The training program was highly instructive and helped me develop new skills.

Examples of instructive in a Sentence

formal The instructive manual provided detailed step-by-step guidance on how to assemble the furniture.

informal The video tutorial was really instructive and helped me fix my car's brakes on my own.

slang That YouTube channel has some really instructive content that can teach you a lot about photography.

figurative Reading biographies of successful people can be instructive in shaping our own paths to success.

Grammatical Forms of instructive

• past tense: instructed
• plural: instructives
• comparative: more instructive
• superlative: most instructive
• present tense: instructs
• future tense: will instruct
• perfect tense: have instructed
• continuous tense: is instructing
• singular: instructive
• positive degree: instructive
• infinitive: to instruct
• gerund: instructing
• participle: instructing

Origin and Evolution of instructive

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'instructive' originated from the Latin word 'instructivus', which is derived from the verb 'instruere' meaning 'to build, construct, teach'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'instructive' was primarily associated with teaching and providing information. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass the idea of being informative, helpful, and beneficial in guiding or advising others.