English word formation comes from Ancient Greek μόρφα, Ancient Greek μόρφη, Ancient Greek -μορφία, and later Latin forma (A map. Appearance. Beauty. Shape; figure; form.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| μόρφα | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| μόρφη | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| -μορφία | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| forma | Latin (lat) | A map. Appearance. Beauty. Shape; figure; form. |
| forme | French (fra) | Form. Shape (geometrical representation). Shape (physical appearance). |
| formo | Latin (lat) | I shape, form, fashion, format. |
| formationem | Latin (lat) | |
| formacion | Old French (fro) | |
| formation | English (eng) | (geology) A rock or face of a mountain.. (military) A grouping of military units or smaller formations under a command, such as a brigade, division, wing, etc.. (military) An arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft, such as a wedge, line abreast, or echelon. Often "in formation".. (sports) An arrangement of players designed to facilitate certain plays.. Something possessing [...] |