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Look up formation in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Formation may refer to: Back-formation, the process of creating a new lexeme by removing or affixes
Formation
Creation of new lexemes or the process of changing words
In linguistics, word formation is an ambiguous term that can refer to either: the processes through which words can change (i.e. morphology), or the creation
Word_formation
Type of defense mechanism in psychoanalytic theory
In psychoanalytic theory, reaction formation (German: Reaktionsbildung) is a defense mechanism in which emotions, desires and impulses that are anxiety-producing
Reaction_formation
Compact astronomical body
and mass of stars in their host bulges suggests that the formation of galaxies and the formation of their central black holes are related. Black hole winds
Black_hole
Gravitational process studied in astronomy
Star formation is the process by which dense regions within molecular clouds in interstellar space—sometimes referred to as "stellar nurseries" or "star-forming
Star_formation
American football offensive formation
Wildcat formation is a formation for the offense in football in which the ball is snapped not to the quarterback but directly to a player of another position
Wildcat_formation
Selecting a prime minister and cabinet
Government formation is the process in a parliamentary or semi-presidential system of selecting a prime minister and cabinet members. If no party controls
Government_formation
Spinal trigeminal nucleus
The reticular formation is a set of interconnected nuclei in the brainstem that spans from the lower end of the medulla oblongata to the upper end of
Reticular_formation
Fundamental unit of lithostratigraphy
A geological formation, or simply formation, is a body of rock having a consistent set of physical characteristics (lithology) that distinguishes it from
Geological_formation
American football offensive formation
formation is a formation used by the offensive team in gridiron football mainly for passing plays, although some teams use it as their base formation
Shotgun_formation
American football formation
The I formation is one of the most common offensive formations in American football. The I formation draws its name from the vertical (as viewed from the
I_formation
Process in which humans develop a view of themselves and of their identity
identity formation. Individuation is also a critical part of identity formation. Continuity and inner unity are healthy identity formation, while a disruption
Identity_formation
Tactic in association football
In association football, the formation of a team refers to the position players take in relation to each other on a pitch. As association football is
Formation (association football)
Formation_(association_football)
Geological formation in Mongolia
Nemegt Formation (also known as Nemegtskaya Svita) is a geological formation in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia, dating to the Late Cretaceous. The formation consists
Nemegt_Formation
Rock formation in the western United States
The Morrison Formation is a distinctive sequence of Upper Jurassic sedimentary rock found in the western United States which has been the most fertile
Morrison_Formation
Flight of multiple objects in a coordinated shape or pattern
Formation flying is the flight of multiple objects in coordination. Formation flying occurs in nature among flying and gliding animals, and is also conducted
Formation_flying
Fossiliferous beds in North Africa
The Bahariya Formation (also transcribed as Baharija Formation) is a fossiliferous geologic formation dating back to the early Cenomanian, which outcrops
Bahariya_Formation
Formation with units arranged in a chevron or "V" shape or two sides of a triangle
A V formation is a symmetric V- or chevron-shaped (two sides of a triangle) flight formation. In nature, it occurs among geese, swans, ducks, and other
V_formation
Defensive shield wall used by Roman Legions
In ancient Roman warfare, the testudo or tortoise formation was a type of shield wall formation commonly used by the Roman legions during battles, particularly
Testudo_formation
Late Jurassic geological formation in Portugal
The Lourinhã Formation (Portuguese pronunciation: [loɾiˈɲɐ̃] ) is a fossil-rich geological formation in western Portugal, named for the municipality of
Lourinhã_Formation
A rock formation is an isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrop. Rock formations are usually the result of weathering and erosion sculpting
List_of_rock_formations
Formation of Swedish government
Magdalena Andersson began negotiations with the opposition parties over the formation of a new government. However, initial negotiations were not successful
2026 Swedish government formation
2026_Swedish_government_formation
Geological formation in Argentina
The Huincul Formation is a geologic formation of Early Cretaceous (Albian) age of the Neuquén Basin that outcrops in the Mendoza, Río Negro and Neuquén
Huincul_Formation
Geological formation in the United States
The Hell Creek Formation is an intensively studied division of mostly Upper Cretaceous and some lower Paleocene rocks in North America, named for exposures
Hell_Creek_Formation
American football formation
The wishbone formation, also known simply as the bone, is an offensive formation in American football. The style of attack to which it gives rise is known
Wishbone_formation
Formation in American football
A formation was a variation of the single-wing formation used with great success by the New York Giants of the 1930s and early 1940s. This formation was
A_formation
Process of spiritual personal development
Spiritual formation may refer either to the process and practices by which a person may progress in one's spiritual or religious life or to a movement
Spiritual_formation
Geological formation in Aragon, Spain
The Camarillas Formation is a geological formation in the Teruel Province of Aragón, Spain whose strata date back to the Early Cretaceous (Barremian stage)
Camarillas_Formation
Geologic formation in Argentina
The Candeleros Formation is a geologic formation that crops out in the Río Negro, Neuquén, and Mendoza provinces of northern Patagonia, Argentina. It
Candeleros_Formation
Geological formation in the United States
The Lance (Creek) Formation is a division of Late Cretaceous (dating to about 69–65.5 Ma) rocks in the western United States. Named after Lance Creek
Lance_Formation
Concept in social psychology
Impression formation in social psychology refers to the processes by which different pieces of knowledge about another are combined into a global or summary
Impression_formation
Late Jurassic geological formation in China
Formation (simplified Chinese: 沙溪庙组; traditional Chinese: 沙溪廟組 / 沙溪廟層; pinyin: Shāxīmiào zǔ) is a Middle to Late Jurassic aged geological formation in
Shaximiao_Formation
Change of enthalpy during the formation of a compound from its elements
the standard enthalpy of formation or standard heat of formation of a compound is the change of enthalpy during the formation of 1 mole of the substance
Standard enthalpy of formation
Standard_enthalpy_of_formation
Geological formation in North America
The Bakken Formation (/ˈbɑːkən/ BAH-kən) is a rock unit from the Late Devonian to Early Mississippian age occupying about 200,000 square miles (520,000 km2)
Bakken_formation
Topics referred to by the same term
Diablo Formation may refer to: Diablo Formation, California, Neogene geologic formation of California Diablo Formation, Colombia, Oligocene geologic formation
Diablo_Formation
Topics referred to by the same term
Carbonera Formation can refer to: Carbonera Formation, Mexico, Early Cretaceous geologic formation in Mexico Carbonera Formation, Colombia, Late Eocene
Carbonera_Formation
Geological processes that underlie the formation of mountains
Mountain formation occurs due to a variety of geological processes associated with large-scale movements of Earth's crust (tectonic plates). Folding,
Mountain_formation
Formation with units arranged diagonally
An echelon formation (/ˈɛʃəlɒn, ˈeɪʃlɒ̃/) is a (usually military) formation in which its units are arranged diagonally. Each unit is stationed behind and
Echelon_formation
Topics referred to by the same term
Candelaria Formation may refer to: Candelaria Formation, Nevada, Early Triassic geologic formation of Nevada Candelaria Formation, Argentina, Cambro-Ordovician
Candelaria_Formation
Geological formation in China
Yixian Formation (simplified Chinese: 义县组; traditional Chinese: 義縣組; pinyin: Yìxiàn zǔ; formerly transcribed as Yihsien Formation or Yixiang Formation) is
Yixian_Formation
Geological formation in Argentina
The Ischigualasto Formation is a Late Triassic geological formation in the Ischigualasto-Villa Unión Basin of northwestern Argentina (southwestern La
Ischigualasto_Formation
Formation of fighters marching together
tactical formation of fighters moving together in one or more files in which the file is significantly longer than the width of ranks in the formation. The
Column_(formation)
Method of controlling spacecraft
Electromagnetic formation flight (EMFF) investigates the concept of using electromagnets coupled with reaction wheels in place of more traditional propulsion
Electromagnetic formation flight
Electromagnetic_formation_flight
Geological formation in Spain
Formation (also known as the Calizas de La Huérguina Formation, La Huérguina Limestone Formation or as the Una Formation) is a geological formation in
La_Huérguina_Formation
Astrophysical models for the formation of galaxies and clusters of galaxies
In physical cosmology, structure formation describes the creation of galaxies, galaxy clusters, and larger structures via gravitational and hydrodynamic
Structure_formation
Brazilian geologic formation
The Romualdo Formation is a geologic Konservat-Lagerstätte in northeastern Brazil's Araripe Basin where the states of Pernambuco, Piauí and Ceará come
Romualdo_Formation
Study of how patterns form by self-organization in nature
The science of pattern formation deals with the visible, (statistically) orderly outcomes of self-organization and the common principles behind similar
Pattern_formation
Geologic formation in Germany
The Löwenstein Formation (Stubensandstein in Baden-Württemberg, Burgsandstein in Bavaria) is a lithostratigraphic formation of the Keuper in Germany. It
Löwenstein_Formation
Aircraft lighting for formation flying
A formation light, also known as a slime light, is a type of thin film electroluminescent light that assists aircraft flying in formation in low visibility
Formation_light
Geologic formation in India
The Naredi Formation is a Cenozoic geologic formation in India. Remains of large snakes such as Vasuki are among the fossils that have been recovered from
Naredi_Formation
Geological formation in Portugal
The Alcobaça Formation, previously known as the Guimarota Formation and also known as the Consolação Unit, is a geological formation in Portugal. It dates
Alcobaça_Formation
Below is a list of sovereign states with the dates of their formation (date of their independence) and date of their current form of government (their
List of modern sovereign states by date of formation
List_of_modern_sovereign_states_by_date_of_formation
Early Cretaceous geological formation in England
The Wessex Formation is a fossil-rich English geological formation that dates from the Berriasian to Barremian stages of the Early Cretaceous. It forms
Wessex_Formation
Geological formation and paleontological site in Tanzania
Formation, or Tendaguru Beds are a highly fossiliferous formation and Lagerstätte located in the Lindi Region of southeastern Tanzania. The formation
Tendaguru_Formation
Creating a word by removing actual or supposed affixes
Back-formation is the process or result of creating a new word via morphology, typically by removing or substituting actual or supposed affixes from a
Back-formation
Formation used in American football by the offensive team
American football, a T formation (frequently called the full house formation in modern usage, sometimes the Robust T) is a formation used by the offensive
T_formation
Arrangement of movable military forces
In military-style operations, a tactical formation (or tactical order) is the arrangement or deployment of movable military or policing forces such as
Tactical_formation
Geological formation in North America
The Aguja Formation is a geological formation in North America, exposed in Texas, United States and Chihuahua and Coahuila in Mexico, whose strata date
Aguja_Formation
Infantry formation
laŋks/; pl.: phalanges or phalanxes) was a rectangular mass military formation, usually composed entirely of heavy infantry armed with spears, pikes
Phalanx
Geological formation in Mongolia
Bayanshiree Formation (also known as Baynshiree/Baynshire, Baynshirenskaya Svita, Baysheen Shireh, or Bayan Shireh) is a geological formation in Mongolia
Bayanshiree_Formation
Geological formation in Liaoning, China
Jiufotang Formation (Chinese: 九佛堂组; pinyin: jiǔfótáng zǔ; previously transliterated as Chiufotang Formation) is an Early Cretaceous geological formation in Chaoyang
Jiufotang_Formation
Topics referred to by the same term
Cantaure Formation may refer to: Cantaure Formation, Mexico, Neogene geologic formation of Mexico Cantaure Formation, Venezuela, a fossiliferous stratigraphic
Cantaure_Formation
Structuring of armed forces of a state
defense. These in turn manage military branches that themselves command formations and units specialising in combat, combat support and combat-service support
Military_organization
Tactical formation of soldiers
The line formation was a standard tactical formation which was used in early modern warfare. It continued the phalanx formation or shield wall of infantry
Line_(formation)
Geologic formation in Mongolia
Djadochta Formation (sometimes transcribed and also known as Djadokhta, Djadokata, or Dzhadokhtskaya) is a highly fossiliferous geological formation in Central
Djadochta_Formation
Development of a central political authority
State formation is the process of the development of a centralized government structure in a situation in which one did not exist. State formation has been
State_formation
Topics referred to by the same term
Angostura Formation may refer to: Angostura Colorada Formation, Late Cretaceous geologic formation of Argentina Angostura Formation, Chile, Early to Middle
Angostura_Formation
Type of dance
Formation dance is a style of ballroom dancing. It is pattern or shadow team dancing by couples in a formation team. The choreography may be based on a
Formation_dance
Geologic formation in China
The Shishugou Formation (simplified Chinese: 石树沟组; traditional Chinese: 石樹溝組; pinyin: Shíshùgōu Zǔ) is a geological formation in Xinjiang, China. Its
Shishugou_Formation
Geological formation in Germany and Switzerland
Trossingen Formation, formerly the Knollenmergel (also known as the Arnstadt Formation or Feuerletten Formation), is a geological formation in Germany
Trossingen_Formation
American football formation
The flexbone formation is an offensive formation in American football that includes a quarterback, five offensive linemen, three running backs, and varying
Flexbone_formation
UK process of incorporation of a business
Company formation is the term for the process of incorporation of a business in the UK. It is also sometimes referred to as company registration. These
Company_formation
Lithostratigraphic layer of the Stormberg Group in South Africa
The Elliot Formation is a geological formation and forms part of the Stormberg Group, the uppermost geological group that comprises the greater Karoo
Elliot_Formation
2008 studio album by Testament
The Formation of Damnation is the tenth studio album by American thrash metal band Testament, released on April 29, 2008. It was Testament's first album
The_Formation_of_Damnation
Geologic formation in Hubei Province, China
The Nantuo Formation is a Cryogenian aged geologic formation in Zigui County, Hubei Province of South China. The formation contains the Songluo Biota
Nantuo_Formation
Geologic formation in Western Australia
The Dresser Formation is a Paleoarchean geologic formation that outcrops as a generally circular ring of hills in the North Pole Dome area of the East
Dresser_Formation
Mapped bedrock unit in the United States
The Chugwater Formation is a mapped bedrock unit consisting primarily of red sandstone, in the states of Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado in the United
Chugwater_Formation
Jurassic sandstone formation of the southwestern United States
The Kayenta Formation is a geological formation in the Glen Canyon Group that is spread across the Colorado Plateau area of the United States, including
Kayenta_Formation
Geologic formation in Bolivia
The Tolomosa Formation, formerly known as the Tarija Formation, is a Pleistocene-age geologic formation found near Tarija, Bolivia. Fossils of numerous
Tolomosa_Formation
A formation patch or formation badge is a military insignia that identifies a soldier's military formations. Previous to the 20th Century, tactical control
Formation_patch
Preserved remains or traces of organisms from a past geological age
earth. Paleontology includes the study of fossils: their age, method of formation, and evolutionary significance. Specimens are sometimes considered to
Fossil
Organization provided by the British Army
The Formation Reconnaissance Regiment (Fmn Recce) is a fighting unit provided by the Royal Armoured Corps or Household Cavalry. Formation reconnaissance
Formation reconnaissance regiment
Formation_reconnaissance_regiment
Geological formation in the western US
The Chinle Formation is an Upper Triassic continental geological formation of fluvial, lacustrine, and palustrine to eolian deposits spread across the
Chinle_Formation
Geological formation in Niger, West Africa
The Elrhaz Formation is a geological formation in Niger, West Africa. Its strata date back to the Early Cretaceous, about 125 to 112 million years ago
Elrhaz_Formation
Topics referred to by the same term
Belmont Formation may refer to: Belmont Formation, Bermuda, a Middle Pleistocene geologic formation of Bermuda Belmont Formation, Grenada, an Early Miocene
Belmont_Formation
Geologic formation in Hungary
The Csehbánya Formation is a geological formation in the Transdanubian Mountains of Veszprém County, Hungary. The formation dates to the Late Santonian
Csehbánya_Formation
Geologic formation in China
The Huajiying Formation is a geological formation in Hebei, People's Republic of China. Known for its fossils including feathered dinosaurs, the age of
Huajiying_Formation
Geological Formation in Montana
The Renova Formation is a Cenozoic geological formation in southwestern Montana. Also known as the lower Bozeman Group, it preserves sediments from as
Renova_Formation
The Jurong formation is a sedimentary rock formation that covers the south-west portion of the island of Singapore. The formation was laid down in the
Jurong_Formation
Geological formation in China
The Nanxiong Formation (also known as Yuanpu Formation) is a Late Cretaceous geologic formation in Jiangxi and Guangdong Provinces. Dinosaur remains are
Nanxiong_Formation
Rock formation in the United States
The Kaiparowits Formation is a sedimentary rock formation found in the Kaiparowits Plateau in Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, in the southern
Kaiparowits_Formation
Geologic formation of Early Cretaceous age in northeastern Brazil
The Crato Formation is a geologic formation of Early Cretaceous (Aptian) age in northeastern Brazil's Araripe Basin. It is an important Lagerstätte (undisturbed
Crato_Formation
Geological formation in Morocco
The Fezouata Formation or Fezouata Shale is a geological formation in Morocco which dates to the Early Ordovician. It was deposited in a marine environment
Fezouata_Formation
Geological formation in Niger
The Farak Formation is a geological formation in Niger, central Africa. Its strata date back to the Early Cenomanian. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils
Farak_Formation
Topics referred to by the same term
Blackstone Formation may refer to: Blackstone Formation, Australia; a Late Triassic formation in Queensland, Australia Blackstone Formation, Canada; a
Blackstone_Formation
Geologic formation in China
The Chuanlinggou Formation is a geologic formation in China. It preserves fossils dating back to the Statherian period of the Paleoproterozoic. It is
Chuanlinggou_Formation
Process of soil formation
Soil formation, also known as pedogenesis, is the process of soil genesis as regulated by the effects of place, environment, and history. Biogeochemical
Soil_formation
Coming of age literary genre
adulthood (coming of age). The term comes from the German words Bildung ('formation' or 'education') and Roman ('novel'). The term was coined in 1819 by philologist
Bildungsroman
Geologic formation in India
The Lameta Formation, also known as the Infratrappean Beds (not to be confused with the contemporaneous Intertrappean Beds), is a sedimentary geological
Lameta_Formation
Geologic formation in the United States
The Cedar Mountain Formation is the name given to a distinctive sedimentary geologic formation in eastern Utah, spanning most of the early and mid-Cretaceous
Cedar_Mountain_Formation
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