komunikative

Komunikative is an adjective used in several European languages to describe things related to communication or the capacity to exchange information effectively. It derives from the broader concept of communication and appears in contexts ranging from linguistics and education to psychology and daily speech. In German-language usage, forms related to the stem kommunikativ appear in phrases such as kommunikative Handlung or kommunikative Fähigkeiten, and the feminine singular form kommunikative is commonly seen before certain nouns.

In linguistics and language teaching, the term is linked to approaches and descriptions that emphasize practical use of language and meaningful interaction. The term communicative, and its cognates like kommunikativ or kommunikative, is often associated with the communicative approach to language teaching, which prioritizes real-life communication over rote grammar exercises. Related concepts include communicative competence, which describes the integrated ability to convey and interpret messages appropriately within social contexts.

In psychology and organizational behavior, kommunikativity (or its adjectival form komuniktativ/komunikatywny in related languages) refers to a personality or behavioral tendency to initiate conversations, share information, and engage with others. This trait is considered relevant to teamwork, leadership, customer relations, and overall interpersonal effectiveness, and it can be assessed in employment or educational settings.

Spelling and usage vary by language, but the core idea remains: communicative when describing skills, methods, or behaviors that center on effective communication. See also: communicative competence, communicative language teaching, interpersonal communication.