Formation
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The action of creating or developing something, or a particular arrangement or pattern. Formation represents the process of coming into existence or organised structure.
“The formation of clouds depends on temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.”
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Three O's and two A's; -TION ending with FOR- prefix
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Worth 14 points; F (4pts) and M (3pts) add moderate value
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