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Meaning of word formative from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

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

Meaning : Capable of forming new cells and tissues.

Example : A formative zone in developing bone.

Meaning : Forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning.

Example : A formative influence.
A formative experience.
The plastic forces of nature.

Synonyms : plastic, shaping

blow up (verb)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.

guff (noun)
Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).

precursor (noun)
A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction).

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

with child (adjective)
In an advanced stage of pregnancy.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

ordnance store (noun)
Military supplies.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

telescope (verb)
Crush together or collapse.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.