Antonyms for formative
ˈfɔr mə tɪvfor·ma·tive

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1. formativeadjective

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

   Antonyms:
   destructive

2. formativeadjective

   capable of forming new cells and tissues

   "a formative zone in developing bone"

   Antonyms:
   destructive

   Synonyms:
   shaping, plastic

3. formative, shaping, plasticadjective

   forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

   "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"

   Antonyms:
   destructive

   Synonyms:
   moldable, fictile, shaping, pliant, plastic

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1. formativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   plastic, creative

How to use formative in a sentence?

1. Art Cohn:

   The principal value, in my opinion, is it connects us to 1776 and the formative years of this country.

2. Nicholas Hoult:

   We wanted to honor him and tell our story that we thought was fascinating about his formative years that everyone, I feel as a fan...would be intrigued by, mirror Mirror.

3. Charles Scribner, Jr.:

   Beyond the formative effects of reading on the individuals composing society, the fact that they have read the same books gives them experiences and ideas in common. These constitute a kind of shorthand of ideas which helps make communication quicker and more efficient. That is what we mean when we say figuratively of another person, We speak the same language.

4. Dame Julie Andrews:

   My first memoir, 'Home,' was about my childhood, early training and formative years in the Theater, i am so pleased that my good friends at the Hachette Book Group have encouraged me to share the next phase of my life, beginning with my arrival in Hollywood and the wonderful movies and television programs I was asked to be a part of.

5. John Hickenlooper:

   I understand that Americans are frustrated right now -- that they are hungry for bold change. I understand that our young people, especially, see socialism as an attractive alternative to the political gridlock and economic recession they experienced during their formative years, but it would be a grave mistake to abandon the American entrepreneurial spirit that has always been at our country's core.

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