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Antonyms 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"

    Antonyms:
    destructive

    Synonyms:
    shaping, plastic

  3. formative, shaping, plasticadjective

    forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

    "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"

    Antonyms:
    destructive

    Synonyms:
    moldable, fictile, shaping, pliant, plastic

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  1. formativeadjective

    Synonyms:
    plastic, creative

How to use formative in a sentence?

  1. Dame Julie Andrews:

    My first memoir, 'Home,' was about my childhood, early training and formative years in the Theater, i am so pleased that my good friends at the Hachette Book Group have encouraged me to share the next phase of my life, beginning with my arrival in Hollywood and the wonderful movies and television programs I was asked to be a part of.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Charles Scribner, Jr.:

    Beyond the formative effects of reading on the individuals composing society, the fact that they have read the same books gives them experiences and ideas in common. These constitute a kind of shorthand of ideas which helps make communication quicker and more efficient. That is what we mean when we say figuratively of another person, We speak the same language.

  5. Heather Henson:

    We lived in England at one time, and I just remember as a kid being brought to these interesting landscapes and places where my dad found inspiration, i remember going to his laboratory… I saw a lot of things that were happening in nature. Those were formative years for me, watching his research and development.

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