form´a|tive|ness

form´a|tive|ness
form|a|tive «FR muh tihv», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. having to do with formation or development; forming; molding: »

Home and school are the chief formative influences in a child's life.

2. Grammar. used to form words. Words are often made from other words by adding formative endings, such as -ly and -ness.
3. Biology. that can produce new cells or tissues: »

formative tissue, formative yolk.

–n. Grammar.
1. a formative element of a word.
2. a word formed by adding a formative element.
form´a|tive|ly, adverb.
form´a|tive|ness, noun.

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  • form´a|tive|ly — form|a|tive «FR muh tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having to do with formation or development; forming; molding: »Home and school are the chief formative influences in a child s life. 2. Grammar. used to form words. Words are often made from… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • in|form´a|tive|ly — in|form|a|tive «ihn FR muh tihv», adjective. giving information; instructive: »This class trip to see how a newspaper is printed was very informative. –in|form´a|tive|ly, adverb. –in|form´a|tive|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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