formative
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adjective \ˈfȯr-mə-tiv\Definition of FORMATIVE
1
a : giving or capable of giving form : constructive <a formative influence> b : used in word formation or inflection
2
: capable of alteration by growth and development; also : producing new cells and tissues
3
: of, relating to, or characterized by formative effects or formation <formative years>
— for·ma·tive·ly adverb
See Examples of FORMATIVE
- This experience had a formative influence on his art.
- <a teacher who was a formative influence on generations of students>
First Known Use of FORMATIVE
15th century
Related to FORMATIVE
- Synonyms
- constructive, productive
- Antonyms
- nonconstructive, nonproductive, unproductive
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Rhymes with FORMATIVE
2formative
nounDefinition of FORMATIVE
: the element (as a suffix) in a word that serves to give the word appropriate form and is not part of the base
First Known Use of FORMATIVE
1816
Other Grammar and Linguistics Terms
for·ma·tive
adjective \ˈfȯr-mət-iv\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of FORMATIVE
: capable of alteration by growth and development; also : producing new cells and tissues
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