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minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function forming or capable of forming or molding; "a formative influence"; "a formative experience" constructive capable of forming new cells and tissues; "a formative zone in developing bone" constructive beginning to develop; "inchoative stages" immature susceptible to alteration by development and experience; "formative years" young relating to or characterized by formative effects or formation; "the formative arts" |
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