preformative

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Synonyms: reformative, performative, deformative, preformation

Antonyms: reformative, performative, deformative, preformation

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Noun

1. a formative letter, syllable, etc., at the beginning of a word.

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to preformation.
2. Of a thing: forming or affecting something that comes later.
3. of a letter, syllable, etc.: attached to the beginning of a word as a formative element.

Noun

1. Misspelling of performative.

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