Origin: Latin suffix -al
Informational has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
relating to or having the nature of information
"The new museum exhibit was designed as an informational display about local history rather than a traditional art gallery."
Designed to or able to impart information; possessing information.
"The new museum exhibit is purely informational, focusing solely on displaying historical facts without any interactive games."
In plain English: Informational means something that gives you facts or details to help you learn about a topic.
"The informational meeting helped us understand the new company policies."
Usage: Use "informational" to describe materials like pamphlets or websites that are intended to provide facts or knowledge to a reader. It specifically indicates content designed for learning rather than entertainment or persuasion.
The word informational comes from combining the noun information with the suffix -al to create an adjective meaning related to or providing information. It entered English through a straightforward formation process rather than being borrowed directly from another language.