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formation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of formation

the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized
  • geese flying south in a V-formation
Synonyms of formation

arrangement, configuration, conformation, format, layout, setout, setup
Words Related to formation

design, plan, scheme

composition, constitution, getup, makeup

build, construction, structure

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