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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.
How to use formation in a sentence. an act of giving form or shape to something or of taking form : development; something that is formed… See the full definition
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:
Definition of formation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
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.
Dictionary definition of formation. The process or act of coming together, shaping, or creating something. "The scientist studied the formation of crystals under different conditions." Detailed meaning of formation. It denotes the establishment or development of a structure, arrangement, or configuration.
the development of something into a particular thing or shape: the formation of a crystal. formation noun (SHAPE) the particular shape of something or the way things are arranged: rock / cloud formations. The planes flew overhead in formation (= in a pattern).
Formation Definition. A forming or being formed. The act or process of forming something or of taking form. A thing formed.
