Synonyms of formation

formation

noun

fȯr-ˈmā-shən 

as in layout

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized

geese flying south in a V-formation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• layout
• format
• arrangement
• setup
• configuration
• conformation
• design
• composition
• plan
• structure
• construction
• scheme
• setout
• constitution
• makeup
• build
• getup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of formation

The timing of Isaias is an exception to this trend, due to the current super El Niño weather pattern, which stunted Atlantic hurricane formations through September while cranking out storms throughout the Pacific region. — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

The Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet this year because of a strong El Niño, which disrupts storm formation over the Atlantic. — R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

The hurricane season had previously seen the formation of tropical storms Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo and Hanna. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

The resulting right-metal-right catalyst was then able to react, allowing for the formation of a product having very high optical purity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026