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Definition of communicative

communicative

/kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪv/
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Adverb:communicatively
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communicative Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Willing, eager, or able to talk or impart information openly to others.

Example

"The new project manager is highly communicative and keeps the entire team updated on every change."

2

Relating to the conveyance or exchange of information, ideas, or meaning, especially in linguistics and language teaching.

Example

"Modern language curricula emphasize communicative competence rather than rote memorization of grammar rules."

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• Rhymes for communicative

• Nearby Words

communicate
communication
communications
communicative
communicativeness
communicator
communion

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French communicatif or Late Latin communicativus, derived from the Latin verb communicare ('to share, divide out, or impart').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Communicative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/communicative
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