formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Englisch
~ 2100
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
B1
action
1
process of creation or arrangement
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
Verwendungsmuster:
the formation of [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'formation' with 'form'. 'Form' can mean the shape itself, while 'formation' refers to the process or result of creating that shape or structure.
Synonyme
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence, not necessarily its arrangement.)
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development (Focuses more on gradual growth or progress rather than initial structuring.)
Antonyme
destruction (The act of breaking down or ending something that has been formed.)
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disorganization (The state of lacking order or arrangement.)
Wortverbindungen
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Themen
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- The formation of the new government took several weeks.
- We watched the formation of storm clouds over the mountains.
- The company announced the formation of a new research division.
- Geologists studied the unusual rock formation along the coast.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The formation of the club happened last year.
- We saw the formation of big clouds.
- There was a rock formation near the river.
- The teacher explained the formation of the team.
Nomen
technical
B2
entity
2
natural geological structure
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
Synonyme
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Wortverbindungen
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Themen
science
|geography
|nature
Beispiele
- The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
- Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
- This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Beispiele für Lernende
- We saw a strange rock formation in the desert.
- This mountain is part of an old formation.
- The cave was inside a big rock formation.
Nomen
B1
entity
3
organized group arrangement
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
Synonyme
arrangement (General term for positioning; less formal and not necessarily organized for action.)
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alignment (Emphasizes straightness or order rather than group movement.)
Antonyme
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Wortverbindungen
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Themen
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
- The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
- The football team took its offensive formation.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The planes flew in formation.
- The players stood in their game formation.
- The soldiers walked in formation.
Grammatik
Grundform
formation
IPA
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Silben & Betonung
form - a - tion (3 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
fly in formation
1/flˈaɪ ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
fly together in an organized pattern
To fly in a set pattern with other aircraft or birds.
Beispiele
- The fighter jets flew in formation during the parade.
- Birds often fly in formation to save energy.
in formation
1/ˈɪn fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
arranged in an ordered group
In a planned and organized line or shape, especially when moving.
Beispiele
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.