formative
noun adjectiveStress: first syllable
Syllables: for-ma-tive (3)
English Definition
Serving to form something, especially having a profound influence on development.
Example Sentence
Childhood is a formative period in a person's life.
US IPA
/ˈfɔːrmətɪv/
UK IPA
/ˈfɔːmətɪv/