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Gram.1. a morpheme that serves as an affix, not as a base, or root, in word formation.2. any noninflectional morpheme, whether base or affix.[1870-75]
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formative element — Gram. 1. a morpheme that serves as an affix, not as a base, or root, in word formation. 2. any noninflectional morpheme, whether base or affix. [1870 75] * * * formative element, Grammar. an element, such as a prefix or suffix, that is used to… … Useful english dictionary
formative element — /ˈfɔmətɪv ɛləmənt/ (say fawmuhtiv eluhmuhnt) noun Linguistics 1. a morpheme which serves as an affix, not as a base (or root) in word formation. 2. any non inflectional morpheme, whether base or affix …
formative — adj. & n. adj. 1 serving to form or fashion; of formation. 2 Gram. (of a flexional or derivative suffix or prefix) used in forming words. n. Gram. a formative element. Derivatives: formatively adv. Etymology: ME f. OF formatif ive or med.L… … Useful english dictionary
element — element, component, constituent, ingredient, factor are comparable when they mean one of the parts, substances, or principles which make up a compound or complex thing. Element is, except in its specific sense in science, the most widely… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
formative — formatively, adv. formativeness, n. /fawr meuh tiv/, adj. 1. giving form or shape; forming; shaping; fashioning; molding: a formative process in manufacturing. 2. pertaining to formation or development: a child s most formative years. 3. Biol. a … Universalium
formative — I. adjective Date: 15th century 1. a. 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
formative — form•a•tive [[t]ˈfɔr mə tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) giving form or shape; forming; shaping 2) pertaining to formation or development: a child s formative years[/ex] 3) dvl a) capable of developing new cells or tissue by cell division and differentiation:… … From formal English to slang
element — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French & Latin; Anglo French, from Latin elementum Date: 13th century 1. a. any of the four substances air, water, fire, and earth formerly believed to compose the physical universe b. plural weather… … New Collegiate Dictionary
HEBREW GRAMMAR — The following entry is divided into two sections: an Introduction for the non specialist and (II) a detailed survey. [i] HEBREW GRAMMAR: AN INTRODUCTION There are four main phases in the history of the Hebrew language: the biblical or classical,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
form´a|tive|ness — form|a|tive «FR muh tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having to do with formation or development; forming; molding: »Home and school are the chief formative influences in a child s life. 2. Grammar. used to form words. Words are often made from… … Useful english dictionary
