What is the meaning of formative?

noun

  • Minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function.

adjective

  • Capable of forming new cells and tissues.
    • usage: "a formative zone in developing bone"
  • Forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning.
    • usage: "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"
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