Overview of noun formative

The noun formative has 1 sense

• formative -- (minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function)

Overview of adj formative

The adj formative has 2 senses

• formative -- (capable of forming new cells and tissues; "a formative zone in developing bone")


• formative, shaping, plastic -- (forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning; "a formative influence"; "a formative experience")