informed — having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɔːrmd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is surprisingly well-informed about cryptocurrency trends.
- Please keep me informed about any changes to the meeting schedule.
- The detective informed the suspect that he had the right to remain silent.
informed
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈfɔːrmd/]
having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation
having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation
Well-informed as the storm warmed up, she never stormed out!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'informare', a compound of 'in-' (into) and 'formare' (to form). The original sense was 'to give form or shape to the mind', which evolved to mean 'to impart knowledge or information'.
Breakdown
in- (into) + formare (to form) → informare (to shape the mind). The past participle 'informatus' became 'informed', meaning 'given knowledge or awareness'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is surprisingly well-informed about cryptocurrency trends.”
“Please keep me informed about any changes to the meeting schedule.”
“The detective informed the suspect that he had the right to remain silent.”
“He pretended to be informed about wine, but everyone knew he only drank grape juice.”
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