How Do You Spell Formatively?

A derivational or inflectional affix. for′ma·tive·ly adv.
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for·ma·tive
  1. Forming or capable of forming.
  2. a. ...
  3. Of or relating to formation, growth, or development: the formative stages of a plot.

What is the meaning of word formative?

1a : giving or capable of giving form : constructive a formative influence. b : used in word formation or inflection. 2 : capable of alteration by growth and development also : producing new cells and tissues. 3 : of, relating to, or characterized by formative effects or formation formative years. formative.

What does the word summative mean?

Summative is an adjective that means cumulative or characterized or produced by addition. ... A close synonym for summative is cumulative, which is much more commonly used. Example: At the end of the year, we have to take a summative assessment that covers everything we were supposed to learn.

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