formative
US /ˈfɔːr.mə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈfɔː.mə.tɪv/
形容詞
1.
形成的な, 決定的な, 重要な
serving to form something, especially having a profound and lasting influence on a person's development
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His early experiences were formative in shaping his character.
彼の初期の経験は、彼の性格を形成する上で決定的だった。
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The teacher played a formative role in her academic success.
その教師は彼女の学業成績において重要な役割を果たした。
2.
形成期の, 発達期の
(of a stage of development) in which something is formed or developed
例:
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The formative years of a child's life are crucial for their future.
子供の人生の形成期は、彼らの将来にとって極めて重要である。
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This period was a formative stage for the new political party.
この時期は新しい政党にとって形成期だった。