formation
noun
the act or process of forming or the state of being formed.
formational
-
a word derived from
formation.
Example Sentences
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The argument against his inclusion would ask why England need another forward aside from Kane and Watkins, given modern-day formational switches and a dearth of top-quality options for that position?
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
The SwRI study suggests that these "building blocks" could guide further work on planetesimal formational models.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2023
“What you’re seeing is a lot of formational, tactical changes, which is quite intriguing as a coach,” Torres said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2022
Tommy Lloyd has an unpretentious manner forged during formational years in rural southern Washington, professional years in Spokane.
From Fox News ● Mar. 15, 2022
But those who despise him most who oppose the most determined front to the ultimates of his work, must acknowledge that formational quality in his often dubious intellect which ranks him a man of genius.
From The Conqueror by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
