formation
gb/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/ us/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
B1
Ingles
~ 2100
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
action
1
process of creation or arrangement
The act of making or putting things into a certain shape or group.
Padron ng paggamit:
the formation of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
creation (Emphasizes bringing something into existence, not necessarily its arrangement.)
|
development (Focuses more on gradual growth or progress rather than initial structuring.)
Mga kasalungat
destruction (The act of breaking down or ending something that has been formed.)
|
disorganization (The state of lacking order or arrangement.)
Mga kolokasyon
formation of a team
|formation of ideas
|rock formation
|cloud formation
|military formation
Mga tema
general
|organization
|development
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
technical
B2
entity
2
natural geological structure
A layer or shape of rock found in nature.
Mga kasingkahulugan
structure (General term for an arrangement; less specific to geology.)
Mga kolokasyon
limestone formation
|sandstone formation
|mountain formation
Mga tema
science
|geography
|nature
Mga Halimbawa
- The Grand Canyon reveals many different rock formations.
- Scientists are studying the formation's mineral content.
- This limestone formation dates back millions of years.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
3
organized group arrangement
A group arranged in a planned way, often for marching, flying, or playing sports.
Mga kasingkahulugan
arrangement (General term for positioning; less formal and not necessarily organized for action.)
|
alignment (Emphasizes straightness or order rather than group movement.)
Mga kasalungat
disarray (Lack of order or organization.)
Mga kolokasyon
fly in formation
|marching formation
|battle formation
Mga tema
military
|sports
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The jets flew in tight formation over the city.
- The soldiers stood in formation for inspection.
- The football team took its offensive formation.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The planes flew in formation.
- The players stood in their game formation.
- The soldiers walked in formation.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
formation
IPA
GB/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
US/fɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
form - a - tion (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (a)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: formation
- Plural: formation, formations
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The geese flew south in formation.
- Troops marched down the street in formation.