Formative Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Formative

Meaning 1 : forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

    Example : a formative influence,a formative experience

    Synonyms : plastic,  shaping
Meaning 2 : capable of forming new cells and tissues

    Example : a formative zone in developing bone

Meaning 3 : minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function