formation
noun
the act or process of forming or the state of being formed.
formations
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pluralof formation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Paralleling the pair’s different formations and aesthetic willfulness, the exhibition emphasizes points of overlap and rejection, sympathy and refusal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
Susanville, the spot on the map, is an immutable intermingling of unique geologic formations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The deluge of ice and mud caused huge lakes, and one of these formations has become a risk of further floods.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
By injecting a solution into banded iron formations, the researchers were able to increase hydrogen generation, raising the possibility that naturally produced hydrogen could one day be deliberately enhanced underground.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
Arranged in neat formations, almost like pieces on a game board.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
