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Word: Formative
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 15th century: from Old French formatif, -ive or medieval Latin formativus, from Latin formare ‘to form’ (see form)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfɔːmətɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
serving to form something, especially having a profound influence on a person's development
Short Definition:having influence on person's development
Examples:- his formative years
Word: Formative
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfɔːmətɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a formative element.
Short Definition:formative element
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