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FORMATIVES

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Formatives.

Formatives - as a noun

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

Formatives - as an adjective satellite

Capable of forming new cells and tissues

Example: "A formative zone in developing bone"

Forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

Example: "A formative influence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plastic11shaping13

Example Sentences

"The formatives in this language are highly complex."
"Different formatives represent various meanings."
"Linguists study the distribution of formatives."
"The formatives can be divided into several categories."
"A thorough analysis of the formatives is necessary."
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Word Game Points

Is FORMATIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, formatives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORMATIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is FORMATIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, formatives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORMATIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is FORMATIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, formatives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORMATIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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