Definition of formatives

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  • formatives is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • formatives is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • formatives is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of formatives

  • forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a formative influence
    2. a formative experience

    Synonyms

    1. plastic
    2. shaping
  • capable of forming new cells and tissues (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a formative zone in developing bone
  • minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function (noun)

See definition of formatives in Merriam Webster