formative

noun

1. minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function

adj

1. forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

e.g. a formative influence
a formative experience

Synonym: shapingplastic

2. capable of forming new cells and tissues

e.g. a formative zone in developing bone

1. (时期或经历)决定性格的，影响发展的
A formative period of time or experience is one that has an important and lasting influence on a person's character and attitudes.

e.g. She was born in Barbados but spent her formative years in east London.
她出生于巴巴多斯，但是其性格形成的关键期是在伦敦东区度过的。

1. formative什么意思

1. 格式化的：formation 形成 | formative 格式化的 | formatted text 格式化文本

2. 形成的：formativevoltage形成电压 | formative形成的 | formedconductor成形导体

3. 形成的/造型的/造字要素：formate /蚁酸盐/编队飞行/ | formative /形成的/造型的/造字要素/ | formatted /格式化了的/

4. 造字要素：formative 造型的 | formative 造字要素 | formatted 格式化了的