formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2100
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
action
1
process of creation or arrangement
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the formation of [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
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.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Θέματα
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B2
entity
2
natural geological structure
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
Συνώνυμα
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Θέματα
science
|geography
|nature
Παραδείγματα
- The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
- Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
- This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
3
organized group arrangement
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Θέματα
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
- The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
- The football team took its offensive formation.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The planes flew in formation.
- The players stood in their game formation.
- The soldiers walked in formation.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
formation
IPA
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
form - a - tion (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.