formation Synonyms

formation Meaning

Wordnet

formation (n)

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

the act of fabricating something in a particular shape

the act of forming or establishing something

(geology) the geological features of the earth

a particular spatial arrangement

natural process that causes something to form

creation by mental activity

Webster

formation (n.)

The act of giving form or shape to anything; a forming; a shaping.

The manner in which a thing is formed; structure; construction; conformation; form; as, the peculiar formation of the heart.

A substance formed or deposited.

Mineral deposits and rock masses designated with reference to their origin; as, the siliceous formation about geysers; alluvial formations; marine formations.

A group of beds of the same age or period; as, the Eocene formation.

The arrangement of a body of troops, as in a square, column, etc.

formation Sentence Examples

  1. The excavation unearthed a remarkably diverse array of ancient artifacts.
  2. The trajectory of the projectile followed an erratic and unpredictable path.
  3. The telescope provided an unparalleled view of the celestial expanse.
  4. The scientist's hypothesis elicited skepticism from his colleagues.
  5. The harmonious melodies of the choir filled the auditorium with ethereal beauty.
  6. The lawyer's relentless interrogation elicited crucial information from the witness.
  7. The intricate tapestry depicted scenes from a bygone era with exquisite detail.
  8. The ephemeral nature of the moment faded away as memories were etched into the mind.
  9. The astronomer's observations were meticulously recorded in a voluminous logbook.
  10. The enigmatic smile on the Mona Lisa's face has captivated generations with its ambiguity.

FAQs About the word formation

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit, the act of fabricating something in a particular shape, the act of forming or establishing something, (geol

format,layout, conformation, setup, configuration, composition, plan,arrangement, design, structure

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The excavation unearthed a remarkably diverse array of ancient artifacts.

The trajectory of the projectile followed an erratic and unpredictable path.

The telescope provided an unparalleled view of the celestial expanse.

The scientist's hypothesis elicited skepticism from his colleagues.