formative
/ˈfoɹmətɪv/ noun C2- A thing which causes formation to occur.
- A language unit, typically a morph, that has a morphological function (that is, forming a word from a root or another word).
- Synonym of derivative (“a word that derives from another one”).
Plural formatives
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This formative occupation would ultimately forge his artistic identity, gifting him both his famous pseudonym and a profound understanding of human nature.
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