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noun(for-ma-tion)an act of giving form or shape to something or of taking form : development
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noun(for-ma-tion)something that is formed
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noun(for-ma-tion)the manner in which a thing is formed : structure
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noun(for-ma-tion)a word formed by subtraction of a real or supposed affix from an already existing longer word (such as burgle from burglar)
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noun(for-ma-tion)the formation of back-formations
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noun(for-ma-tion)an offensive football formation in which the running backs line up in a line directly behind the quarterback
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noun(for-ma-tion)an offensive football formation in which a back making a punt stands approximately 10 yards behind the line and the other backs are in blocking position close to the line
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noun(for-ma-tion)a mass of nerve cells and fibers situated primarily in the brain stem that plays an important role in controlling autonomic functions (such as respiration), reflexive movement, posture and balance, and consciousness and the sleep-wake cycle
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noun(for-ma-tion)the act or process of forming or developing oneself or itself
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noun(for-ma-tion)an offensive football formation in which the pass receivers are spread out across the field
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noun(for-ma-tion)an offensive football formation in which the fullback lines up behind the center and quarterback with one halfback stationed on each side of the fullback
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idiom(for-ma-tion)to stop being or moving together in an organized group
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verb(for-ma-tion)to form again
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verb(for-ma-tion)to take form again