HyperDic: formative

English > 3 senses of the word formative:
NOUNcommunicationformativeminimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
ADJECTIVEallformativecapable of forming new cells and tissues
allformative, shaping, plasticforming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
formative > pronunciation
Soundsfao'rmahtihv
Rhymesabortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...
English > formative: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaningcapable of forming new cells and tissues.
Example"a formative zone in developing bone"
Categorybiology, biological scienceThe science that studies living organisms
BroaderconstructiveConstructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
Spanishformativo
Catalanformatiu
English > formative: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningforming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning.
Examples
  • "a formative influence"
  • "a formative experience"
Synonymsshaping, plastic
BroaderconstructiveConstructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
Spanishformativo
Verbsformestablish or impress firmly in the mind
English > formative: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaningminimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function.
Broaderlanguage unit, linguistic unitOne of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed

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