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formation

for·ma·tion [ fawr máysh'n ] (plural for·ma·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. development: the process by which something develops or takes a particular shape
a strong influence on the formation of her character

2. creation: the process of creating something or coming into existence
the formation of a bipartisan legislative committee

3. shape of something: the shape or structure that something develops into
interesting cloud formations

4. formal pattern: the pattern into which a number of people or things is arranged
Twelve planes flew past in formation.

5. geology rock unit: a unit of rock consisting of a succession of strata or an igneous intrusion


for·ma·tion·al adjective
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