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instructive

adjective

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Meaning

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Providing knowledge or information; teaching something useful or valuable.

Example Sentence

The documentary about ancient civilizations was very instructive, teaching me many new facts about history.

Usage Note

Use "instructive" to describe something that teaches you a lot or gives you valuable information, like a book, a lecture, an experience, or even a mistake you learn from. It implies that the content or event has a clear educational purpose or outcome, helping you understand or improve something.