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| 1. | [ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function | |
| Related terms: | language_unit | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] beginning to develop | |
| Synonyms: | inchoative | |
| Examples: | "inchoative stages" |
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| Related terms: | immature | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (biology) capable of forming new cells and tissues | |
| Examples: | "a formative zone in developing bone" |
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| Related terms: | biology constructive | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] susceptible to alteration by development and experience | |
| Examples: | "formative years" |
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| Related terms: | young | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] relating to or characterized by formative effects or formation | |
| Examples: | "the formative arts" |
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| Related terms: | formation | |
| 6. | [ adjective ] forming or capable of forming or molding | |
| Synonyms: | shaping | |
| Examples: | "a formative influence" "a formative experience" |
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| Related terms: | constructive | |
| Similar spelling: |
format formation formatting fourhanded |
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