formation

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of creating or shaping something, especially something new.

  - "The formation of a new company in the tech industry."
  - "The geological processes that led to the formation of mountains."

• Noun

  A group of individuals or entities coming together for a common purpose.

  - "The formation of a political party."
  - "The formation of a choir."

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Synonyms

battle formation , tactical formation , battle group , brigade group , combat team , task force

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with formation
form , swarm , harm , warm

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Homophones

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1. Formation (French) : Form, shape
   

2. Formation (Spanish) : Training, instruction
   

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Variants

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formation , formations , back-formation , back-formations , I formation , I formations , punt formation , punt formations , reticular formation , reticular formations , self-formation , self-formations , spread formation , spread formations , T formation , T formations , break formation , re-form , re-formation , re-formations , re-formed , re-forming , re-forms

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'former', meaning 'to shape, to make'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'formation' is used in geology to describe a distinct layer or group of rock strata.

2. In the military, a formation is a group of soldiers arranged in a specific way for drill or combat.

3. The term 'formation flying' is used in aviation to describe the coordinated flying of multiple aircraft in a specific formation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Evolution: The process of growth and development from a simple to a more complex form.

2. Construction: The process of building or creating something, often using raw materials.

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Culture

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In literature, 'formation' is often used metaphorically to describe the shaping or development of characters or ideas. In art, it can refer to the physical process of creating a work or the overall structure of a piece.

How to Memorize "formation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine shaping clay into a pot.
   - Visualize building a sandcastle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a sculptor.
   - Link it to the idea of a group of people coming together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Formation = shaping or creating something.
   - Form = shape, Formation = formation of shapes.

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