EDUCATIVE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

educative

adjective

ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tiv

Definition of educative

as in educational

providing useful information or knowledge college students discover that what they experience outside the classroom can be just as educative as anything that happens within

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Recent Examples of educative 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 While apples-to-apples comparisons aren’t possible, a look at the streaming businesses is educative for identifying longer-term trends. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025 The transformative retreats take place in Portugal and Sayulita, Mexico, and combine an impressive range of treatments and educative modalities. — Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024

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What began as a weeklong music camp eventually turned into year-round educational programming, where students learn songwriting, music theory, recording and live performance before showcasing their work on the festival stage.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
And the loss of these students could impact district performance as cohorts move up in their educational careers; students who attend a pre-K program typically perform better in school compared to their peers who didn’t attend.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of educational

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The more instructive part, however, is Tony’s time in the chaotic Flagship kitchen, where Chef turns a blind eye to the cocaine and weed circulating but has strict rules about timekeeping and efficiency.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Stacy Bernstein’s version is less dramatic and more instructive.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of instructive

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Instead of treating screens as the default tool for instruction, some schools are directing teachers to use laptops only when the technology adds clear instructional value.

— Janice Mak, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
The question is whether accommodations are sometimes being asked to solve motivational, organizational, or instructional problems that require different solutions.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of instructional

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This article is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

— Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
The bill would also require campuses to notify students about available services through websites, informational materials and campus communications.

— McKenna Mobley, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

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