Dictionary

adjective

Definitions

1. Providing information; especially, providing useful or interesting information.

   Example: I read a very informative newspaper article on that subject last week.

   Synonyms:informatoryinstructive
   Antonyms:uninformative

2. (in standards and specifications) Not specifying requirements, but merely providing information.

   Antonyms:normative

3. Formative; having power to form.