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noun
- 1. the action of forming or process of being formed: "the formation of the Great Rift Valley" Similar Opposite
- 2. a thing that has been formed: "strange black rock formations"
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FORMATION definition: 1. the way something is naturally made or the way it has been arranged: 2. the development of…. Learn more.
1. : an act of giving form or shape to something or of taking form : development. 2. : something that is formed. new word formations. 3. : the manner in which a thing is formed : structure. the peculiar formation of the heart. 4. : a major kind of plant growth (such as forest, grassland, or tundra) characteristic of a broad ecological region. 5. a.
A formation is an arrangement of people or things. Planes flying in formation make a deliberate, specific pattern in the sky. Some formations are on purpose, or deliberate — like military troops marching in formation or a cheerleading squad arranging itself in formation.
Formation definition: the act or process of forming or the state of being formed. See examples of FORMATION used in a sentence.
the development of something into a particular thing or shape: the formation of a crystal. in formation. Activities that are done in formation are done in a pattern by a number of people, vehicles, etc. moving together: marching in close formation. See more. [ C ] an arrangement of a team's players on a football or soccer field:
The formation of an idea, habit, relationship, or character is the process of developing and establishing it. My profession had an important influence in the formation of my character and temperament. [ + of] Synonyms: development, shaping, constitution, evolution More Synonyms of formation.
1. The act or process of forming something or of taking form. 2. Something formed: beautiful cloud formations. 3. The manner or style in which something is formed; structure: the distinctive formation of the human eye. 4. A specified arrangement or deployment, as of aircraft, troops, or players on a sports team. 5.
Definition of formation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FORMATION definition: 1. the development of something into a particular thing or shape: 2. the particular shape of…. Learn more.
noun. the act or process of forming or the state of being formed: the formation of ice. Synonyms: organization, establishment. the manner in which a thing is formed; disposition of parts; formal structure or arrangement. Military. a particular disposition of troops, as in columns, squares, etc. any required assembling of the soldiers of a unit.
