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1. (biology) capable of forming new cells and tissues
   "a formative zone in developing bone"
    
2. Forming or capable of forming or moulding or fashioning
   "a formative influence";
   - shaping, plastic

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

Derived forms: formatives

See also: constructive

Type of: language unit, linguistic unit

Encyclopedia: Formative