formation
Translation
formation, creation, arrangement, structure
Examples
The formation of the new government took weeks.
The formation of the new government took weeks.
We saw an interesting rock formation.
We saw an interesting rock formation.
The jets flew in a V formation.
The jets flew in a V formation.
Grammar Patterns
((the formation of sth.)) the process of sth. coming into being The formation of a team is important.
((in a ... formation)) in a particular arrangement The soldiers stood in formation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: creation, development, structure, arrangement
Etymology
From Latin 'formare' (to form) + '-ation' (suffix for actions or processes). It's the action of forming.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'action' of forming something, or the resulting shape/group.