subformation

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noun

A subunit of a formation; a subsidiary formation.

“moving five subformations into place before the attack”

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Meanings

nounsubformation (plural subformations)

plural subformations

  1. A subunit of a formation; a subsidiary formation.

    moving five subformations into place before the attack

  2. geographyA formation (of rock) within a larger formation.
  3. mathematicsA formation that is a subset of a larger formation.

Origin

From sub- + formation.

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APA

subformation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subformation

MLA

“subformation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subformation. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subformation,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subformation.

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