formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2100
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
action
1
process of creation or arrangement
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the formation of [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence, not necessarily its arrangement.)
|
development (Focuses more on gradual growth or progress rather than initial structuring.)
Vinyume
destruction (The act of breaking down or ending something that has been formed.)
|
disorganization (The state of lacking order or arrangement.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Mada
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
technical
B2
entity
2
natural geological structure
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
Visawe
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Mada
science
|geography
|nature
Mifano
- The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
- Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
- This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
B1
entity
3
organized group arrangement
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
Visawe
arrangement (General term for positioning; less formal and not necessarily organized for action.)
|
alignment (Emphasizes straightness or order rather than group movement.)
Vinyume
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Mada
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
- The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
- The football team took its offensive formation.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The planes flew in formation.
- The players stood in their game formation.
- The soldiers walked in formation.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
formation
IPA
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Silabi na mkazo
form - a - tion (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Familia ya neno
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.