adj.
1.relating to or characterized by formative effects or formation
2.susceptible to alteration by development and experience
3.beginning to develop
4.capable of forming new cells and tissues
5.forming or capable of forming or molding formative n.
1.minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function
Idiom of the Day
keep (something) down or keep down (something)
to keep food in one's stomach (without vomiting it up when sick)
The child was sick and found it difficult to keep his food down.