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FORMATIVE noun

Definition of formative (noun)

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

FORMATIVE adjective

Definition of formative (adjective)

  1. capable of forming new cells and tissues
    • "a formative zone in developing bone"
  2. forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
    • "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"
    • synonyms: plastic, shaping
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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