preformative noun & adjective. [pri:'fɔ:mǝtɪv] E19.
[from PRE- 1 + FORMATIVE.]
A. noun. Chiefly Semitic Grammar. A particle prefixed as a formative element. Cf. AFFORMATIVE. E19.
b. adjective.
1. Chiefly Semitic Grammar. Of a particle: prefixed as a formative element. E19.

2. Having the quality or capacity of forming beforehand. M19.

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