formation

Definition

  • noun: the act of forming or creating something
  • noun: an act of giving form or shape to something or of taking form
  • often used after 'in'
  • synonyms: forming, shaping, structure

Examples

  • The team ran on the field and lined up 'in' a punt 'formation'.

  • The book explains the 'formation' of the planets.

  • the 'formation' [='development'] of new ideas

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) or maybe a purple powder? I don't know, it looks gross. A job? I don't want a job! This is where life we know it begins. Brain formation of only a few miligrams is not possible to determine any sign of intelligence yet. It acts more as a reflect. One neuron, you're alive. (..)
    2014 Lucy