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
💡 Concept
the action of forming or process of being formed
🎵 Rhyme
Every nation's creation contributes to this formation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/fɔːrˈmeɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/fɔːˈmeɪʃn/
🌳Etymology
Rootform
Suffix--ation
🎵Rhyme
nationstationcreationvacation
nation
station
creation
vacation
🔗Collocations
rock formation
formation flying
capital formation
cloud formation
formation dance
military formation
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“The ducks quickly broke formation when they spotted the bread crumbs.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
creationdevelopmentarrangementstructureorganization
Antonyms
destructiondissolutionbreakdown
Related
formtransformdeformationinformationconform
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