informed

adjective

Instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education.

Based on knowledge; founded on due understanding of a situation.

(obsolete) Created, given form.

(obsolete) Unformed or ill-formed; deformed; shapeless.

(astronomy, obsolete) Not included within the figures of any of the ancient constellations.

Roots

formaform- · Latin · shape, form

Synonyms for informed

advisedadj knowledgeableadj enlightenedadj educatedadj instructedv briefedv abreastadv learnedadj versedn vigilantadj

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