Akademik

shaping

I

noun

1. any process serving to define the shape of something (Freq. 1)

• Syn: ↑defining

• Derivationally related forms: ↑define (for: ↑defining), ↑shape

• Hypernyms: ↑process, ↑physical process

2. the act of fabricating something in a particular shape

• Syn: ↑formation

• Derivationally related forms: ↑shape, ↑form (for: ↑formation)

• Hypernyms: ↑fabrication, ↑manufacture, ↑manufacturing

• Hyponyms:

↑filing, ↑forging, ↑metalworking, ↑metalwork, ↑granulation, ↑grooving, ↑rifling, ↑turning

II

adjective

forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

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a formative influence

-

a formative experience

• Syn: ↑formative, ↑plastic

• Similar to: ↑constructive

• Derivationally related forms: ↑form (for: ↑formative)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.