
Preformatives
UK
/prɪˈfɔːmətɪv/
US
/priˈfɔrmətɪv/

Translation preformatives into russian
preformative
AdjectiveUK
/prɪˈfɔːmətɪv/
US
/priˈfɔrmətɪv/
The preformative nature of the ritual was evident.
Перформативный характер ритуала был очевиден.
preformative
NounUK
/prɪˈfɔːmətɪv/
US
/priˈfɔrmətɪv/
The preformative in the verb structure indicates the subject.
Преформатив в структуре глагола указывает на субъект.
Definitions
preformative
AdjectiveUK
/prɪˈfɔːmətɪv/
US
/priˈfɔrmətɪv/
Relating to or involving the act of forming or shaping something in advance.
The preformative stage of the project involved creating detailed blueprints.
Pertaining to actions or behaviors that are intended to create a particular impression or effect.
Her preformative gestures were meant to convey confidence during the presentation.
preformative
NounUK
/prɪˈfɔːmətɪv/
US
/priˈfɔrmətɪv/
A linguistic element that serves to indicate the grammatical function of a word or phrase.
In some languages, a preformative is used to mark the tense of a verb.