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FORMATIVE

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Formative.

Formative - as a noun

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

Formative - as an adjective satellite

Capable of forming new cells and tissues

Example: "A formative zone in developing bone"

Forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

Example: "A formative influence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plasticshaping

Formative - as an adjective

Of or pertaining to the formation and subsequent growth of something.

Example: "My formative years were spent in an inner city."

Capable of forming something.

Capable of producing new tissue.

(grammar) pertaining to the inflection of words.

Denoting forms of assessment used to guide learning rather than to quantify educational outcomes.

Example Sentences

"Her formative years were spent in a small town."
"The teacher's feedback was highly formative for the students."
"The experience had a formative effect on his personality."
"Reading plays a formative role in a child's development."
"The study of history provides a formative understanding of society."
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Word Game Points

Is FORMATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, formative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORMATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is FORMATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, formative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORMATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is FORMATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, formative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORMATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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