informed

Meanings

• adjective

  having knowledge of a particular fact or subject; informed people are those who have been given information or who have acquired knowledge.

• verb

  to communicate information to (someone); to make (someone) aware of a fact or situation.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈfɔɹmd/
   
   
   
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2. /ɪnˈfɔɹmd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dob , name names , peach , snitch , acquaint , apprise , notify , materialize , take shape

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with informed
transformed , alarmed , swarmed , calmed

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Variants

List of all variants of informed that leads to same result
informed , informedly , inform , informing , informs , informed consent , informed consents , informed decision , informed opinion , well-informed , ill-informed , mis-informed , misinformed

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Forms

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informs, informing, has been informed, have been informed, will be informed

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Etymology

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The word 'informed' comes from the Latin word 'informare', which means 'to shape, form, or train'. It was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first known use of the word 'informed' in English was in a legal context, referring to the giving of information in a court of law?

2. The term 'informed consent' is commonly used in medical and scientific research to refer to the process of obtaining a person's agreement to participate in a study, after they have been fully informed of the risks and benefits.

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Related Concepts

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1. knowledge: The body of facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education. Knowledge is often considered to be a prerequisite for being informed.

2. awareness: The state of being conscious of something. Awareness can be physical, emotional, or intellectual, and it is often a necessary condition for being informed.

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Culture

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The word 'informed' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to convey the idea of knowledge and awareness. For example, in George Orwell's novel '1984', the term 'Doublethink' refers to the ability to hold two contradictory beliefs in one's mind at the same time, while being 'informed' of both. In music, the title of the song 'Informed Consent' by the band Rush explores the idea of making informed decisions and taking responsibility for one's actions.

How to Memorize "informed"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'informed', imagine a person with a lightbulb above their head, representing new knowledge or information. Or, imagine a person reading a book, absorbing new information.

2. associate
   

   - To associate 'informed' with the idea of being knowledgeable or knowledgeable. For example, you might associate the word 'informed' with the word 'intelligent' or 'educated'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use the mnemonic 'I Need To Be Informed' to remember the definition of 'informed'. I stands for 'intelligent', N for 'necessary', E for 'educated', T for 'timely', B for 'beneficial', and I for 'important'.

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