formation (fɔːˈmeɪʃən
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Definitions
noun
- the act of giving or taking form, shape, or existence
- something that is formed
- the manner in which something is formed or arranged
- a formal arrangement of a number of persons or things acting as a unit, such as a troop of soldiers, aircraft in flight, or a football team
- ((as modifier) ⇒
formation dancing
- geology
- the fundamental lithostratigraphic unit
- a series of rocks with certain characteristics in common
- ecology a community of plants, such as a tropical rainforest, extending over a very large area
Alternative Forms
forˈmational adjectiveSynonyms
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establishment,
founding,
forming,
setting up,
starting,
production,
generation,
organization,
manufacture,
constitution,
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development,
shaping,
constitution,
evolution,
moulding,
composition,
compilation,
accumulation,
genesis,
crystallization,
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arrangement,
grouping,
figure,
design,
structure,
pattern,
rank,
organization,
array,
disposition,
configuration,
Usage examples
Observe the texture of the skin, the quality of the irises, the bone formation of the hand.
, The Complete Stories Volume 2 (1995)According to some theories of galaxy formation , dark matter halos are essential to form galaxies quickly.
New Scientist (2003)Suddenly, one of them yells to his comrades to take up assigned positions, fall into formation.
Irish Times (2002)Beckham could play in his favoured central midfield role for the Reds as Ferguson reverts to his old 4-4-2 formation.
Glasgow Herald (2001)So in formation the Anglo-American strike force heads east, picking up speed and height.
, LEND ME YOUR EARS (2003)