formational

for·ma·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-mey-shuh n]
- /fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-mey-shuh n]
- /fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of formational word

noun formational the act or process of forming or the state of being formed: the formation of ice. 1
noun formational the manner in which a thing is formed; disposition of parts; formal structure or arrangement. 1
noun formational Military. a particular disposition of troops, as in columns, squares, etc. any required assembling of the soldiers of a unit. 1
noun formational Geology. a body of rocks classed as a stratigraphic unit for geologic mapping. Compare member (def 8). the process of depositing rock or mineral of a particular composition or origin. 1
noun formational Of or pertaining to formation (in any of many contexts). 1

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Origin of formational

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English formacioun < Latin fōrmātiōn- (stem of fōrmātiō), equivalent to fōrmāt(us) (see form, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Formational

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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formational popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for formational

adj formational

skeletal — of, relating to, or like a skeleton.
constitutional — Constitutional means relating to the constitution of a particular country or organization.
architectural — Architectural means relating to the design and construction of buildings.
basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
formative — giving form or shape; forming; shaping; fashioning; molding: a formative process in manufacturing.

adjective formational

fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.

All 11 Synonyms of formational