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Italian

formativo

/for.maˈti.vo/adjectiveC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 5,808

Meaning

formative, educational

  • Relating to education, training, or personal development
  • Having a profound and shaping influence on character or development

In a sentence

Quell'esperienza all'estero è stata estremamente formativa per lei.

That experience abroad was extremely formative for her.

L'azienda organizza diversi corsi formativi per il nuovo personale.

The company organizes several training courses for the new staff.

Questo tirocinio non ha un valore formativo sufficiente per gli studenti.

This internship does not have sufficient educational value for students.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
formativomasculine · singular
formativafeminine · singular
formativimasculine · plural
formativefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Regular four-form adjective (-o, -a, -i, -e).
  • Common in academic and workplace contexts (e.g. 'credito formativo', 'corso formativo').

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