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Formation

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Meanings of Formation

Noun

  • Something that has a shape or structure.
  • The act of putting things together to make a group.
  • The way something is made or comes to be.
  • A group of rocks or a mountain.
  • A way to organize people or things, like in a line.
  • A special way to arrange players in a game.

Explanation of the word: Formation

Formation is how something is made or organized. For example, when you build a sandcastle, the way you shape the sand is its formation.

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Translations for the word: Formation

hindi
गठन

gathan

रचना

rachna

संरचना

sanrachna

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Formation

What does 'formation' mean?
Formation means the way something is arranged or put together. For example, when birds fly in a V shape, that's a formation.
How do you pronounce 'formation'?
You pronounce 'formation' like this: for-MAY-shun.
What is the origin of the word 'formation'?
The word 'formation' comes from the Latin word 'formatio', which means 'shaping' or 'arranging'.
What is the meaning of 'formation' in Hindi?
The word 'formation' in Hindi is 'गठन' (Gathan).