malformative
|mal-for-ma-tive|
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/mælˈfɔːrmətɪv/
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/mælˈfɔːmətɪv/
causing malformation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'malformative' originates from the combination of 'mal-' meaning 'bad' and 'formative' meaning 'relating to formation'.
Historical Evolution
'malformative' was derived from the combination of 'mal-' and 'formative' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'causing bad formation', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing malformation.
The malformative effects of the drug were studied extensively.
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