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formative definition
forma·tive (fôr′mə tiv)
adjective
- giving or able to give form; helping to shape, develop, or mold the formative influence of a teacher
- of formation or development a child's formative years
- Linguis. serving to form words, as a prefix or suffix
Etymology: OFr formatif < ML formativus < L formatus, pp. of formare: see form
noun
Linguis. a bound form, as a prefix or suffix
Related Forms:
- formatively form′a·tively adverb
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