formative
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔɹmətɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "formative"in English

Formative
01

minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
formatives
formative
01

influencing the development or growth of something else, particularly during a crucial period

Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
relational
Superlative
most formative
Comparative
more formative
gradable
Examples
Her experiences during childhood were formative in shaping her personality.
02

capable of forming new cells and tissues

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