Formative - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈfɔːrmətɪv|
Brit.
|ˈfɔːmətɪv|
noun
- minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
adjective
- capable of forming new cells and tissues
a formative zone in developing bone
- forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning (syn: plastic, shaping)a formative influence
a formative experience
a formative experience
Extra examples
This experience had a formative influence on his art.
...a teacher who was a formative influence on generations of students...
The early formative period of the Christian church.
She spent her formative years growing up in London.
He exposed his children to music throughout their formative years.
International politics were a formative influence on the party.
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