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English adjective: formative

1. formative capable of forming new cells and tissues


SamplesA formative zone in developing bone.


Similarconstructive


Domain categorybiological science, biology


Antonymsdestructive

2. formative forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning


SamplesA formative influence.
A formative experience.


Synonymsplastic, shaping


Similarconstructive


Antonymsdestructive


English noun: formative

1. formative (communication) minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function


Broader (hypernym)language unit, linguistic unit









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