formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Engelska
~ 2100
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv
B1
action
1
process of creation or arrangement
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
Användningsmönster:
the formation of [something]
Vanligt misstag:
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.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
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.)
Ordkombinationer
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Teman
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Synonymer
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Ordkombinationer
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Teman
science
|geography
|nature
Exempel
- The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
- Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
- This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Ordkombinationer
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Teman
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
- The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
- The football team took its offensive formation.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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/
Stavelser och betoning
form - a - tion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Ordfamilj
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.