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formative

UK
/ˈfɔːmətɪv/
US
/ˈfɔrmətɪv/

Translations

formativeadjective
more formative
Comp.
most formative
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔːmətɪv/
US
/ˈfɔrmətɪv/
formateurQui a une influence durable sur la personnalité ou le développement.
Her formative experiences in college shaped her career path and personal values.
Ses expériences formatrices à l’université ont façonné sa carrière et ses valeurs personnelles.
formatifEn parlant d’une période, d’un stade ou d’un élément qui participe à la formation.
The formative years of a child's life are crucial for their emotional and intellectual development.
Les années formatives de la vie d’un enfant sont cruciales pour son développement émotionnel et intellectuel.
Synonyms
preparatory
molding
foundational
developmental
constructive
shaping
influential
formativenoun
formatives
pl
UK
/ˈfɔː.mə.tɪv/
US
/ˈfɔr.mə.tɪv/
Countable noun in linguistics: an affix or other morphemic element that serves to form words.
formatifLinguistique.
In the word "happiness," the suffix "-ness" is a formative that turns the adjective into a noun.
Dans le mot « happiness », le suffixe « -ness » est un formatif qui transforme l’adjectif en nom.
Synonyms
catalyst
shaper
molder
moulder
influence
influencing factor
shaping force
formative influence

Definitions

formativeadjective
Relating to the development or growth of something, especially in its early stages.
The formative years of a child's life are crucial for their emotional and intellectual development.
Having a significant and lasting influence on a person's character or development.
Her formative experiences in college shaped her career path and personal values.
Capable of forming or shaping something; having the power to create or mold.
Erosion is one of the formative forces that carve valleys and cliffs.
formativenoun
A linguistic unit (such as a suffix or other affix) that combines with a root or stem to form a word or word form.
In the word "happiness," the suffix "-ness" is a formative that turns the adjective into a noun.
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