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/fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The action of forming or process of being formed.
"The formation of the new government took several weeks."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'formatio', meaning 'a molding or shaping', stemming from 'formare' (to form) and ultimately from 'forma' (form, shape). Entering Middle English in the 15th century via Old French, the term originally referred to the creation or giving of form to something, later expanding to include tactical arrangements, particularly in military contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Formation" is said worldwide
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formation
Transliteration: formation
"La formation des nuages annonce la pluie."
Bildung
Transliteration: Bildung
"Die Bildung neuer Zellen ist ein komplexer Prozess."
formazione
Transliteration: formazione
"La formazione rocciosa è molto antica."
formación
Transliteration: formación
"La formación de hielo en la carretera es peligrosa."
formação
Transliteration: formação
"A formação profissional é essencial para o emprego."
गठन
Transliteration: gathan
"समiti का गठन कल किया गया था।"
形成
Transliteration: xíngchéng
"岩石的形成需要数百万年。"
형성
Transliteration: hyeongseong
"구름의 형성은 대기 중에서 일어납니다."
形成
Transliteration: keisei
"新しい組織の形成が発表された。"
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