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Synonyms of formative

7 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for formative is poietic. Other synonyms of formative are creant, formans, formant, descendant and reflex. The opposite of formative is unformative.

Synonyms and similar words for formative

adjectiveCapable of forming something.

nounA language unit, typically a morph, that has a morphological function (that is, forming a word from...

  • formansSynonym of formative (“language unit, typically a morph, that has a morphological function”).
  • formantA band of frequencies in a sound spectrum that have greater intensity and determine the quality of a sound, especially...

nounSynonym of derivative (“a word that derives from another one”).

Opposite of formative

adjectiveCapable of forming something.

Meaning of formative

  1. adjective Capable of forming something.
  2. adjective Capable of producing new tissue.
  3. adjective Pertaining to the formation of words; specifically, of an affix: forming words through inflection.

Full definition of formative

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Questions about synonyms of formative

What is another word for formative?
Formative has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as poietic, creant, formans, formant, descendant, reflex and derivative.
What is the opposite of formative?
The opposite of formative is unformative.
What does formative mean?
Formative means capable of forming something.

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