Has a formative influence on Crossword Clue

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INFLUENCE (verb)
1. induce into action by using one’s charm
2. have and exert influence or effect
INFLUENCE (noun)
1. a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
2. a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
FORMATIVE (adjective)
1. forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
2. capable of forming new cells and tissues
FORMATIVE (noun)
1. minimal language unit that has a syntactic (or morphological) function

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