formative

Noun
  1. Minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function (synset 106317470)
    is a type of: language unit, linguistic unit - one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed
Adjective
  1. Capable of forming new cells and tissues (synset 300588290)
    "a formative zone in developing bone"
    referred to in: biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms
    similar to: constructive - constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
  2. Forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning (synset 300588059)
    "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"; "the plastic forces of nature"
    similar to: constructive - constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
    same as: plastic, shaping

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