| formative | minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function |
|---|---|
| formative | forming or capable of forming or molding |
| formative | (biology) capable of forming new cells and tissues |
| formative | beginning to develop |
| formative | susceptible to alteration by development and experience |
| formative | relating to or characterized by formative effects or formation |
| formative | a cell of an embryo |