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formative in WordNet English dictionary
noun- minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
formative
adjective- forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
"a formative influence"; "a formative experience"
formative shaping plastic
- capable of forming new cells and tissues
"a formative zone in developing bone"
formative
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