communicative
gb/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv/ us/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv/
B2
Inglês
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B2
property
1
willing and able to talk
If someone is communicative, they talk and share ideas or feelings easily.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is communicative (with/about [someone/something])
Erro comum:
Do not confuse with communicative meaning “related to communication methods” (common in language teaching).
Sinónimos
talkative (Emphasizes talking a lot, not necessarily clarity.)
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articulate (Emphasizes clear expression, not necessarily willingness to share.)
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forthcoming (Emphasizes readiness to give information.)
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expressive (Emphasizes showing feelings, often nonverbally too.)
Antónimos
uncommunicative (Not willing to talk or share information.)
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reserved (Quiet and not showing feelings easily.)
Colocações
a communicative person
|a very communicative child
|more communicative
|highly communicative
|quite communicative
|naturally communicative
|open and communicative
|communicative with colleagues
|communicative about feelings
|not very communicative
Temas
people
|conversation
|emotions
|relationships
Exemplos
- He’s friendly and communicative, so group projects are easy with him.
- After a few weeks, she became more communicative with the team.
- I wish he were more communicative about what he wants.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My sister is very communicative.
- Try to be communicative with your classmates.
adjective
B2
property
2
encouraging open exchange
A communicative team or relationship shares information and feelings openly.
Padrão de uso:
a communicative [team/relationship/atmosphere/style]
Erro comum:
Often used about groups or relationships; avoid using it for physical devices (use “communication” or “connected” instead).
Sinónimos
open (General; not limited to communication.)
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transparent (Often about sharing information honestly, especially in organizations.)
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collaborative (Emphasizes working together, not just exchanging information.)
Antónimos
closed (Not sharing information or feelings openly.)
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secretive (Actively hiding information.)
Colocações
a communicative team
|a communicative relationship
|a communicative workplace
|a communicative culture
|a communicative environment
|a communicative atmosphere
|a communicative style
|clear and communicative
|open, communicative leadership
|a more communicative approach
Temas
work
|relationships
|education
|social
Exemplos
- They’ve built a communicative workplace where feedback is normal.
- A communicative relationship depends on trust and honesty.
- The new manager created a more communicative culture on the team.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We want a communicative class.
- Good couples are communicative.
adjective
C1
property
3
conveying meaning or information
If something is communicative, it shows or sends a clear message.
Padrão de uso:
a communicative [gesture/look/design/sign]
Erro comum:
Not usually used to mean “communicating electronically” (use “connected,” “online,” or “in contact”).
Sinónimos
expressive (Often about showing feelings rather than giving information.)
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informative (Focuses on giving useful information.)
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meaningful (Focuses on significance rather than transmission.)
Antónimos
meaningless (Does not convey a message or significance.)
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ambiguous (Communicates an unclear or multiple possible messages.)
Colocações
a communicative gesture
|a communicative look
|communicative body language
|a communicative expression
|a communicative design
|a communicative sign
|highly communicative
|visually communicative
|clear and communicative
|communicative cues
Temas
communication
|media
|body_language
|design
Exemplos
- She gave him a communicative glance that clearly meant “stop.”
- The icons are simple but very communicative.
- His hands were surprisingly communicative even when he said nothing.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- His face was communicative.
- The sign is communicative and easy to understand.
adjective
technical
C1
property
4
focused on real communication
In language classes, communicative means practicing speaking and understanding in real situations.
Padrão de uso:
communicative [method/approach/activity/task]
Erro comum:
This is a technical education meaning; it does not simply mean “talkative.”
Sinónimos
interaction-based (Highlights interaction as the main learning tool.)
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meaning-focused (Highlights focusing on meaning rather than form.)
Antónimos
grammar-based (Focused mainly on grammatical rules and accuracy.)
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non-communicative (Not requiring exchange of meaning (e.g., drill-style tasks).)
Colocações
communicative activities
|a communicative task
|a communicative method
|a communicative approach
|communicative practice
|communicative goals
|communicative teaching
|communicative classrooms
|communicative competence
|communicative language learning
Temas
education
|linguistics
|language_learning
Exemplos
- The course uses communicative activities like role-plays and interviews.
- She prefers a communicative approach that gets students speaking from day one.
- The exam includes communicative tasks such as giving directions.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Our teacher uses communicative activities.
- I like communicative lessons.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
communicative
IPA
GB/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv/
US/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv/
Sílabas e acento
com - mu - nic - at - ive (5 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mu)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: communicative
Família de palavras
Core family
Related words
communicatively
adverb
miscommunicate
verb
miscommunication
noun
communicable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uncommunicative
adjective
Advanced or less common
communicability
noun
Expressões
communicative ability
1/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv əbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
capacity to communicate effectively
Communicative ability is how well you can communicate.
Exemplos
- The program aims to build students’ communicative ability through discussion.
- Her communicative ability in French is stronger than her grammar knowledge.
- The interview tested communicative ability under pressure.
communicative act
1/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv ˈækt/
fixed phrase
technical
an act meant to communicate
A communicative act is something you do to send a message to someone.
Exemplos
- Pointing can be a communicative act even without words.
- The study analyzed each communicative act during the conversation.
- A smile may function as a communicative act in some situations.
communicative approach
1/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
technical
teaching focused on interaction
A communicative approach helps students learn by speaking and using the language in real situations.
Exemplos
- The school adopted a communicative approach to language teaching.
- A communicative approach usually includes pair work and role-plays.
- Teachers can combine a communicative approach with focused grammar practice.
communicative competence
1/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv kˈɑmpətɪns/
fixed phrase
technical
knowing how to use language
Communicative competence means using a language correctly and appropriately in real life.
Exemplos
- The course targets communicative competence through real-world tasks.
- Grammar drills alone don’t guarantee communicative competence.
- Role-plays can help learners build communicative competence.
communicative intent
1/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv ɪntˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
technical
intention to send a message
Communicative intent is wanting to communicate and trying to send a message.
Exemplos
- The therapist looked for signs of communicative intent, such as pointing or eye contact.
- Even simple gestures can show communicative intent.
- The child’s communicative intent increased with familiar routines.
communicative language teaching
1/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ tˈit͡ʃɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
method teaching communication first
Communicative language teaching is a method where students learn by using the language to communicate.
Exemplos
- Communicative language teaching encourages students to negotiate meaning.
- The textbook was designed for communicative language teaching classrooms.
- Some teachers blend communicative language teaching with explicit grammar lessons.
communicative skills
1/kəmjˈunɪkɪtɪv skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
ability to communicate well
Communicative skills are skills for speaking, listening, and sharing ideas clearly.
Exemplos
- The role requires strong communicative skills and teamwork.
- Training focused on communicative skills like active listening and clear writing.
- Her communicative skills improved quickly after she joined the debate club.