Formative influence Synonyms

Definitions for Formative


  • (adjective) having a role in deciding something's final form
  • (noun) minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
  • (adjective) forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

Definitions for Influence


  • (verb) to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
  • (noun) the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
  • (noun) the power to bring about a result on another