Meaning Of The Word Formative

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What's The Definition Of Formative?

formative
A formative period of time or experience is one that has an important and lasting influence on a person's character and attitudes.

formative in American English
giving or able to give form; helping to shape, develop, or mold
adjective: giving form or shape; forming; shaping; fashioning; molding
noun: a derivational affix, particularly one that determines the part of speech of the derived word, as -ness, in loudness, hardness, etc

formative in British English
adjective: of or relating to formation, development, or growth
noun: an inflectional or derivational affix

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