informative informative /ˌɪnˈfɔrmətɪv/

adjective

1. Providing or conveying information  ( informative , informatory )
   providing or conveying information
   
2. Serving to instruct, enlighten or inform  ( informative , instructive )
   serving to instruct, enlighten or inform
   
3. Tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance  ( enlightening , informative , illuminating )
   tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
    An enlightening glimpse of government in action
   an enlightening glimpse of government in action
    An illuminating lecture
   an illuminating lecture