Vocabulary Entry

formative

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or denoting the process of forming or shaping something.

Example Sentences

"The formative years of a child's life are crucial for development."

"He attended a formative seminar that changed his perspective on education."

"The artist's formative influences can be seen in her early works."

noun

Example Sentences

"The mentor played a formative role in her career."

"His experiences as a volunteer were a formative for his personal growth."

"Reading diverse literature was a formative in expanding his worldview."