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Instructive
Sounds like
instruktiv
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Simple meaning
What does Instructive mean?
helpful for learning.
Dictionary definition
helping someone learn or understand something.
Example sentences
Instructive in a sentence
easy
The video was instructive and easy to follow.
medium
The teacher gave an instructive example before the assignment.
hard
An instructive mistake can help students understand what to improve next time.
Synonyms
Words like Instructive
educationalUse for something that helps people learn.
informativeUse for something that gives useful facts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
confusingUse for something hard to understand.
uninformativeUse for something that does not give helpful information.
Word family
Instructive word family
Base word
instructive
adjective
instructive
Base form.
verb
instruct
To teach or give directions.
noun
instruction
Teaching or directions.
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Practice 1
What does instructive mean?
Instructive means helpful for learning.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses instructive correctly?
The correct sentence uses instructive in a meaningful context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to instructive?
Educational is close in meaning to instructive in many contexts.
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