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formative
adjective
noun
forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- F
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- ORMATIV
- Scrabble score
- 17
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
“a formative influence”
adjective
capable of forming new cells and tissues
“a formative zone in developing bone”
noun
minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
In context
Example Sentences
a formative influence
a formative experience
the plastic forces of nature
a formative zone in developing bone
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