B2nounscienceacademic
US/fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK/fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/
the process of something being formed or developed; also a particular shape or arrangement
In context
The formation of a new government took almost three months.
Childhood experiences play a big role in the formation of our personality.
The birds flew south in a perfect V formation.
Words that go with formation
noun + preposition
- formation ofThe film shows the formation of the solar system.
- in formationThe planes flew in formation over the square.
noun + noun
- rock formationHa Long Bay is famous for its rock formations.
- identity formationThe book discusses identity formation in teenagers.
- cloud formationPilots watch cloud formation closely.