formative

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formative Definition

• (a) relating to or characterized by formative effects or formation; "the formative arts"
• (n) minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
• (s) susceptible to alteration by development and experience; "formative years"
• (s) beginning to develop; "inchoative stages"
• (s) capable of forming new cells and tissues; "a formative zone in developing bone"
• (s) forming or capable of forming or molding; "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"

formative Synonyms

• formative
• inchoative
• shaping