Definitions for formation

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formation for·ma·tion

Spelling: [fawr-mey-shuh n]

IPA: /fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən/

Formation is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 439 anagrams from letters in formation (afimnoort).

Definitions for formation

noun

1. the act or process of forming or the state of being formed:
2. the manner in which a thing is formed; disposition of parts; formal structure or arrangement.
3. Military. a particular disposition of troops, as in columns, squares, etc. any required assembling of the soldiers of a unit.
4. Geology. a body of rocks classed as a stratigraphic unit for geologic mapping. Compare member (def 8). the process of depositing rock or mineral of a particular composition or origin.

Origin of formation

1375-1425; late Middle English formacioun Latin fōrmātiōn- (stem of fōrmātiō), equivalent to fōrmāt(us) (see form, Examples for formation

These expenses will amount to something very heavy in the formation of a company.

The formation of neologisms is a natural process that no amount of outrage can halt.

For that reason, we will never see the formation of another solar system unfold before our eyes.

The steep rocky shores have precluded the formation of terraces.

Lynch stayed in the street, exchanging greetings with cops who had been in formation and were now streaming past.

Alike as to formation, aspect, and climate, the Causses are unique in France.'

Too much guidance and restraint hinder the formation of habits of self-help.

This led to the formation of a Christian militant group to counter the rebels, and all-out sectarian violence exploded.

“Stay in formation,” a sergeant from the ceremonial unit said over a public address system to the cops along the street.

The formation of the associations was effected without the slightest delay.