Meaning & use

instructive

adjective·Academic

Providing useful information or insight; helpful for learning something.

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The documentary was instructive, explaining the causes of the drought in clear terms.

Her failed first attempt turned out to be an instructive experience.

A note on using this word

Describes experiences or content that teach a lesson, not necessarily formal instruction.

Words with a similar meaning

informativeeducational

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