Synonyms for formative
ˈfɔr mə tɪvfor·ma·tive

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1. formativeadjective

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

   Antonyms:
   destructive

2. formativeadjective

   capable of forming new cells and tissues

   "a formative zone in developing bone"

   Synonyms:
   shaping, plastic

   Antonyms:
   destructive

3. formative, shaping, plasticadjective

   forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

   "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"

   Synonyms:
   moldable, fictile, shaping, pliant, plastic

   Antonyms:
   destructive

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1. formativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   plastic

2. formativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   (Gram.) derivative, not radical

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1. formativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   plastic, creative

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1. List of paraphrases for "formative":

   summative, diagnostic, training, schoolnet, reflex

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1. Army Lieutenant General Raymond Thomas:

   That particular part of ungoverned space requires potentially unique special operations solutions and we're attempting to provide those options to the chain of command, we've already identified some formative organizations that we hope to be able to work with in the future.

2. Lim Eul-chul:

   We have become accustomed to seeing her in a more public role, but Kim Yo Jong’s political roots and her formative career experience are behind the scenes, not sitting on a platform listening to speeches.

3. Kelly Beaver:

   Although the majority of us agree that the experiences people have in childhood can have a significant impact on their future, a minority of Britons recognize the unique importance of the first five years of a child's life, these formative years are crucial in the emotional, social and physical development of every child, and this critical new research for The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood provides the opportunity for society to ignite a discussion about how parents and children can be better supported during this period.

4. Le Roux:

   These were real jobs, these jobs were formative, for them and for myself.

5. Malen Gual:

   This is the only place where you can get a full vision of Picasso's formative years, we have a very comprehensive collection covering the years of his youth.