Preformative

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiˈfɔɹmətɪv/

Preformative (adjective)

  1. happening before something is fully formed or developed

Examples

  • The preformative stage is crucial for development.
  • Preformative processes influence the final outcome.

Common collocations: preformative stage, preformative process, preformative factors

Synonyms of Preformative

Formal