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formative

/ formative /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
Type of:
language unit linguistic unit
adjective satellite Sense 2
forming or capable of forming or molding
"a formative influence"
"a formative experience"
Similar:
constructive
adjective satellite Sense 3
capable of forming new cells and tissues
"a formative zone in developing bone"
Similar:
constructive
Domain:
biology biological science
adjective satellite Sense 4
beginning to develop
"inchoative stages"
Similar:
immature
adjective satellite Sense 5
susceptible to alteration by development and experience
"formative years"
Similar:
young immature
adjective Sense 6
relating to or characterized by formative effects or formation
"the formative arts"
Pertains to:
formation shaping
Semantic Complexity
65%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
5
Total Relationships
7
Times Searched
2
Relationship Distribution

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Related Words

language unit linguistic unit constructive immature young