Definition of formation

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Formation (n.) The manner in which a thing is formed; structure; construction; conformation; form; as, the peculiar formation of the heart..

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Re-formation :: Re-formation (n.) The act of forming anew; a second forming in order; as, the reformation of a column of troops into a hollow square..
Serration :: Serration (n.) Condition of being serrate; formation in the shape of a saw.
Tertiary :: Tertiary (a.) Being of the third formation, order, or rank; third; as, a tertiary use of a word..
Theatine :: Theatine (n.) One of an order of Italian monks, established in 1524, expressly to oppose Reformation, and to raise the tone of piety among Roman Catholics. They hold no property, nor do they beg, but depend on what Providence sends. Their chief employment is preaching and giving religious instruction..
Bulletin :: Bulletin (n.) A brief statement of facts respecting some passing event, as military operations or the health of some distinguished personage, issued by authority for the information of the public..
Aviso :: Aviso (n.) Information; advice.
Coinage :: Coinage (v. t.) The act or process of fabricating or inventing; formation; fabrication; that which is fabricated or forged.
Formation :: Formation (n.) Mineral deposits and rock masses designated with reference to their origin; as, the siliceous formation about geysers; alluvial formations; marine formations..
Gemmation :: Gemmation (n.) The formation of a new individual, either animal or vegetable, by a process of budding; an asexual method of reproduction; gemmulation; gemmiparity. See Budding..
Misinform :: Misinform (v. i.) To give untrue information; (with against) to calumniate.
Alignment :: Alignment (n.) The act of adjusting to a line; arrangement in a line or lines; the state of being so adjusted; a formation in a straight line; also, the line of adjustment; esp., an imaginary line to regulate the formation of troops or of a squadron..
Questmonger :: Questmonger (n.) One who lays informations, and encourages petty lawsuits..
Pelicosauria :: Pelicosauria (n. pl.) A suborder of Theromorpha, including terrestrial reptiles from the Permian formation..
Inform :: Inform (v. t.) To give intelligence or information; to tell.
Alarm :: Alarm (n.) Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
Efflorescence :: Efflorescence (n.) The formation of the whitish powder or crust on the surface of efflorescing bodies, as salts, etc..
Alum Shale :: Alum shale () A variety of shale or clay slate, containing iron pyrites, the decomposition of which leads to the formation of alum, which often effloresces on the rock..
Moderate :: Moderate (a.) Limited in scope or effects; as, a reformation of a moderate kind..
Trias :: Trias (n.) The formation situated between the Permian and Lias, and so named by the Germans, because consisting of three series of strata, which are called in German the Bunter sandstein, Muschelkalk, and Keuper..
Paleocrystic :: Paleocrystic (a.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, a former glacial formation..
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