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
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."
Word Game Points
Is FORMATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, formative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordFORMATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is FORMATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, formative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFORMATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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