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Introductory vs Formative - What's the difference?

introductory | formative | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between introductory and formative

is that introductory is introducing; giving a preview or idea of while formative is of or pertaining to the formation and subsequent growth of something.

As a noun formative is

a language unit that has morphological function.

introductory

English

Adjective

(-)
  • introducing; giving a preview or idea of

    • Synonyms

    * prefatory

    formative

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to the formation and subsequent growth of something.
    • My formative years were spent in an inner city.
  • Capable of forming something.
  • (biology) Capable of producing new tissue.
  • (grammar) Pertaining to the inflection of words.

    • Derived terms

    * formativeness

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (grammar) A language unit that has morphological function.
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