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informational

informational

38 4.1
Gives useful facts or details about something
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃənl/
translation icon : informativo
  • Take a close look at the texts, particularly informational texts, that your students read.
  • informational texts
  • an informational book
  • informational materials

So people want to see stuff that's surprising because it has more informational value.

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Examples

  • He attended an informational session to learn about the internship opportunities available.

  • I attended, and invited the teacher to give an informational concert at my school.

    Academic text (2008)
  • You know, this is a very informational page and so it should be very clear cut and easy to read.

  • This is why I signed you up for an informational session.

  • Now, this is just an informational hearing.

  • For example, imagine that a teacher is reading an informational book about spring for the first time.

    Academic text (2013)
  • In the last 10 to 15 years, research regarding informational texts has continued to grow.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Our role here is purely informational.

  • There will be an informational meeting held in the LT-431, right after school today.

  • Inside the school walls, children encounter more and more informational texts as they progress through the grades.

    Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

informative
vsinformational
94 3.5

Full of useful facts or ideas that help you understand something

focuses on conveying knowledge or facts, not on usefulness or interest
instructive
vsinformational
31 4.1

Giving useful information that helps you learn

is aimed at conveying facts without teaching or directing
expositional
vsinformational
1 6.9

Used to explain information or ideas clearly, for example in a lesson

is about conveying facts rather than focusing on explanation or presentation
informatory
vsinformational
7.4

Giving information to help people understand something

is broader, covering anything related to information rather than active conveying

Compounds

informational RNA
  • Specialized
4.7

A molecule that carries DNA instructions to the part of the cell that makes proteins

How Informative

enlightening
43 4.5
informative
94 3.5
informational
38 4.1

Surface Forms

informational positive

Morphology

informational = information (transparent) = inform + ation + al

The adjective is formed straightforwardly from 'information' with the common suffix '-al', meaning 'relating to information'.

Etymology

Informational comes from in- 'into' and form 'shape'. The verb inform used to mean 'to give form' to ideas, so something informational gives facts that help shape your understanding.