formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Engleză
~ 2100
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
B1
action
1
process of creation or arrangement
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
Tipar de utilizare:
the formation of [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
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.)
Colocații
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Teme
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
technical
B2
entity
2
natural geological structure
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
Sinonime
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Colocații
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Teme
science
|geography
|nature
Exemple
- The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
- Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
- This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
B1
entity
3
organized group arrangement
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Colocații
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Teme
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
- The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
- The football team took its offensive formation.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The planes flew in formation.
- The players stood in their game formation.
- The soldiers walked in formation.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
formation
IPA
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Silabe și accent
form - a - tion (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.