Meaning & Definition of word "Formation"

Formation

/fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

1. The action of forming or process of being formed.
- Example: The formation of ice early in the winter surprised the residents.
2. An arrangement or organization of something.
- Example: The military drill showcased the troops' formation during the parade.
3. The structure or arrangement of a group or thing.
- Example: The geological formation in the area consists of ancient rock layers.
4. The manner in which something is shaped or organized.
- Example: Clouds often change their formation, creating different shapes in the sky.
5. A group of people or things arranged in a particular way.
- Example: The dancers entered the stage in a V-shaped formation.

●From Middle French 'formation', from Latin 'formatio'.

battle formation:

A military arrangement of troops or equipment in preparation for battle.

cloud formation:

The shape or arrangement of clouds in the sky.

team formation:

The arrangement or organization of a group for a task or objective.

structure:

The arrangement of parts to create a whole.

configuration:

An arrangement of elements in a particular form.

development:

The process of developing or being developed.

Meaning: Formation dancing

● Example Sentence: We did some cool formation dancing at the party.

Meaning: Squad formation

● Example Sentence: They showed off their squad formation in the viral video.