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subformation

subformation noun: a subunit of a formation; a subsidiary formation.

Noun

subformation (plural subformations)

  1. A subunit of a formation; a subsidiary formation.
    • moving five subformations into place before the attack
  2. A formation (of rock) within a larger formation.
  3. A formation that is a subset of a larger formation.

Forms of subformation

pluralsubformations

Origin of subformation

From sub- + formation.

Questions about subformation

What does subformation mean?
Subformation means a subunit of a formation; a subsidiary formation.
What part of speech is subformation?
Subformation is a noun.
What is the plural of subformation?
The plural of subformation is subformations.

Words near subformation in the dictionary

  1. subforemen
  2. subforest
  3. subforests
  4. subform
  5. subformat
  6. subformation
  7. subformations
  8. subformats
  9. subforms
  10. subformula
  11. subformulae

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