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formative in German

formative in German is bildend, Formans, Formativ — formative means having a strong influence on how someone or something develops.

formative in German

bildend
adj
Of or pertaining to the formation and subsequent growth of something.
Formans
noun
A language unit, typically a morph, that has a morphological function (that is, forming a word from a root or another word).
Formativ
noun
A language unit, typically a morph, that has a morphological function (that is, forming a word from a root or another word).

What does "formative" mean?

  1. adj Having a strong influence on how someone or something develops.
    "Her formative years were spent traveling with her parents."
  2. adj Describing an assessment used to guide ongoing learning rather than to grade final results.
    "Teachers use formative feedback to help students improve before the final exam."
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formative in a sentence

  • Her formative years were spent traveling with her parents.
  • Reading widely as a child had a formative effect on his writing.
  • Teachers use formative feedback to help students improve before the final exam.

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What is "formative" in German?

"formative" in German is bildend, Formans, Formativ. formative means: Having a strong influence on how someone or something develops.

How do you use "formative" in a sentence?

Example: "Her formative years were spent traveling with her parents." In German, "formative" is bildend, Formans, Formativ.

Are there other ways to say "formative" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "formative": bildend, Formans, Formativ.

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