formation — the action of forming or process of being formed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of forming or process of being formed
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrˈmeɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The cheerleaders practiced their pyramid formation until someone's knees gave out.
- The formation of good study habits takes time and discipline.
- Scientists study the formation of galaxies to understand the universe.
formation
NOUN[/fɔːrˈmeɪʃn/]
the action of forming or process of being formed
the action of forming or process of being formed
Every nation's creation contributes to this formation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin formare, meaning 'to shape' or 'to form'. It evolved to denote the process or act of creating, arranging, or structuring something into a particular form or configuration.
Breakdown
form- (Latin formare, 'to shape') + -ation (suffix indicating action, process, or result), literally 'the act of shaping or forming'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cheerleaders practiced their pyramid formation until someone's knees gave out.”
“The formation of good study habits takes time and discipline.”
“Scientists study the formation of galaxies to understand the universe.”
“The ducks quickly broke formation when they spotted the bread crumbs.”
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