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Definition of formative - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
developmenthaving a lasting influence on character
- His formative experiences shaped his worldview.
2.
educationTECH. used to guide learning in educationTECH.
- Formative assessments help teachers improve student learning.
3.
formationRare related to the formation and growth of somethingRare
- The formative years of a child's life are crucial.
Noun
languageTECH. small unit in a sentence with a roleTECH.
- In 'She runs fast', 'runs' is a formative.
Expressions with formative
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early years of a person's life
During his formative years, he developed a love for reading.
ongoing evaluation of a student's learning progress
Teachers use formative assessment to tailor their instruction.
evaluation done during learning or development to improve future performance
The teacher used formative evaluation to adjust the next week's lessons.
Origin of formative
Latin, formare (to form)
Terms with formative included in their meaning
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structure
involving structural or formative elements
material
formative material of an organism
Examples of formative in a sentence
The book had a formative impact on her career. Teachers use formative feedback to enhance student engagement. Formative evaluations are crucial for curriculum development. Her formative experiences shaped her career. The book was written during his formative period. 'Is' in 'She is happy' is a formative.
In 'They are running', 'are' is a formative.
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- French:structurant, morphème, ...
- German:prägend, Formativ, ...
- Italian:formativo, formante, ...
- Spanish:formativo, unidad lingüística, ...
- Portuguese:formativo, elemento formativo, ...
- Chinese:塑造性的, 构词成分, ...
- Japanese:発展的な, 構成素, ...
- Arabic:مُشَكِّل, وَحْدَة صُغْرَى, ...
- Hebrew:מְעַצֵּב, רְכִיב, ...
- Russian:формирующий, форматив, ...
- Ukrainian:формуючий, форматив, ...
- Hindi:निर्माणकारी, भाषा इकाई, ...
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