communicative

adjective

com·​mu·​ni·​ca·​tive kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tiv How to pronounce communicative (audio) -ni-kə-tiv How to pronounce communicative (audio)
1
: tending to communicate : talkative
2
: of or relating to communication
communicatively adverb
communicativeness noun

Examples of communicative in a Sentence

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Furthermore, leaders must be transparent and communicative throughout the ERP implementation process. Miguel Llorca, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 Be clear and communicative about what turns you on. Lexi Petronis, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024 There was roll, but the engaging, communicative kind. Peter Nelson, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Muhammad: If elected, my goals for the Roosevelt School District include building parent and community engagement, securing education funding, connecting resources and enhancing communicative transparency. Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for communicative 

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of communicative was in 1651

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“Communicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/communicative. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

communicative

adjective
com·​mu·​ni·​ca·​tive kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkāt-iv How to pronounce communicative (audio) -ni-kət-iv How to pronounce communicative (audio)
1
: tending to communicate : talkative
2
: of or relating to communication
communicativeness noun

Legal Definition

communicative

adjective
com·​mu·​ni·​ca·​tive kə-ˈmyü-nə-ˌkā-tiv, -kə-tiv How to pronounce communicative (audio)
1
: tending or serving to communicate
a communicative gesture
2
: of or relating to communication

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