formation

noun

Definition of formationnext
as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized geese flying south in a V-formation

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Thesaurus Entries Near formation

format

formation

formations

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formation. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on formation

Nglish: Translation of formation for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of formation for Arabic Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about formation

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of challah

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Commonly Confused Words Quiz

  • vector image of a face with thought expression
  • I went to the ______ store to buy a birthday card.
Spell It

Hear a word and type it out. How many can you get right?

TAKE THE QUIZ
Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can with using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.

Can you make 12 words with 7 letters?

PLAY
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games