informatory

adjective

in-ˈfȯr-mə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce informatory (audio)
Definition of informatorynext
as in informational
providing useful information or knowledge an informatory brochure is available for first-time visitors to the historic site

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for informatory
  1. informational
  2. educational
  3. informative
  4. educative
  5. instructive
  6. instructional
Adjective
  • The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.
    — Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.
    — Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of informational
Adjective
  • The decision severely hampered local planning for America’s 250th anniversary, disrupting history projects, museums and educational programs nationwide.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
    — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of educational
Adjective
  • Without ownership, documentation becomes a museum exhibit that may be informative but irrelevant.
    — Raheel Sheikh, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The last category, for France, is especially informative.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of informative
Adjective
  • Perhaps most consequential in this move will be the expansion of the states’ authority and responsibility for educative quality within their jurisdictions.
    — Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Definition of educative
Adjective
  • No deal is believed to be close, but the mere fact Blubaugh is being bandied about is instructive.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Knowledge that previously seemed intuitive must be laid out in an instructive way.
    — Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of instructive
Adjective
  • Similarly, a Senate bill that was considered by the Florida Legislature this year would have allowed a school district to purchase instructional materials developed by or under the direction of the Florida Department of Education.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • The State Department of Education must also develop a framework on AI, with an emphasis on responsible use of AI, instructional integration and academic integrity.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Definition of instructional
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“Informatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informatory. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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