Formation may refer to:
Linguistics
Back-formation, the process of creating a new lexeme by removing or affixes
Word formation, the creation of a new word by adding affixes
Mathematics and science
Cave formation or speleothem, a secondary mineral deposit formed in a cave
Class formation, a topological group acting on a module satisfying certain conditions Formation (group theory), a class of groups that is closed under some operations Formation constant, an equilibrium constant for the formation of a complex in solution Formation enthalpy, standard heat of formation of a compound Formation (group theory), a class of groups Formation (geology), a formally named rock stratum or geological unit Formation of rocks, how rocks are formed Formation and evolution of the Solar System, history of the Solar System Rock formation, an isolated, scenic, or spectacular surface rock outcrop Vegetation formation, a concept used to classify vegetation communities
Military
Formation flying, the disciplined flight of two or more aircraft under the command of a flight leader Formation (military), a high-level military organization Tactical formation, the arrangement or deployment of moving military forces Formation, an element in order of battle as a formal assembly of military personnel usually to receive the course of actions (operation order) or get deployed to operations Formation may be tactical or ceremonial
Music
Formation Records, a record label headed by DJ SS
"Formation" (song), a song by American singer Beyoncé on her 2016 album Lemonade
The Formation World Tour, concert tour by Beyoncé for her album Lemonade
Religion
Formations or saṅkhāra, an important Buddhist concept
Formation in the Catholic Church, the personal preparation that the Catholic Church offers to people with a defined mission
Sports
Formation (association football), how team players are positioned on the pitch
Formation (American football), the positions in which players line up before the start of a down Formation (bandy), how the players are positioned on the rink Formation dance, a style of ballroom dancing Formation finish, a staged motor-race finish in which multiple vehicles of the same team cross the finish line together
Writing
Formation (book), a bildungsroman by Brad Mehldau
Other
Contract formation in law; an offer, acceptance, consideration, and a mutual intent to be bound Formation 8, an American venture capital firm in San Francisco, California Formation level, the native material underneath a constructed road, pavement or railway Formation of a coalition government, led by a formateur Formation water, water that is produced as a byproduct during oil and gas production Government formation in a parliamentary system Formations, imprint of Ohio State University Press
See also
Form (disambiguation)