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formative

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formative in WordNet English dictionary

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