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Informed

/ɪnˈfɔːrmd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation.

    "She made an informed decision after researching all the options."
  2. 2

    Based on or showing evidence of knowledge.

    "The informed public is essential for a healthy democracy."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'informed' originates from the Latin 'informare', meaning 'to shape, form, or educate'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained the meaning of being educated or knowledgeable about a subject.

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