FORMATIVE

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

• (adj.) forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

  "a formative influence", "a formative experience"

  synonyms : plastic , shaping

• (adj.) capable of forming new cells and tissues

  "a formative zone in developing bone"

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