formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglés
~ 2100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
action
1
process of creation or arrangement
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
Patrón de uso:
the formation of [something]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Temas
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
2
natural geological structure
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
Sinónimos
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Colocaciones
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Temas
science
|geography
|nature
Ejemplos
- The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
- Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
- This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
3
organized group arrangement
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Colocaciones
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Temas
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
- The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
- The football team took its offensive formation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The planes flew in formation.
- The players stood in their game formation.
- The soldiers walked in formation.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
formation
AFI
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
form - a - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.