Formative Definition & Meaning
formative
- adjective
- capable of forming new cells and tissues; "a formative zone in developing bone"
- forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning; "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"
- noun
- minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
Words that rhyme with formative
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- What does formative mean?
- capable of forming new cells and tissues; "a formative zone in developing bone" forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning; "a formative influence"; "a formative experience" minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
- What part of speech is formative?
- Formative is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does formative have?
- Formative has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).