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formation

образование

Meaning of formation

the way something is formed or made

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EN-UK/fɔːˈmeɪʃən/
EN-US/fɔrˈmeɪʃən/
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formation usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Мы изучали образование новых слов.

We studied the formation of new words.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Ученые объяснили образование пещеры.

Scientists explained the formation of the cave.

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formationобразование
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formation meaning: what does it mean?

the way something is formed or made

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formation is pronounced as /fɔːˈmeɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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We studied the formation of new words. Translation: Мы изучали образование новых слов.

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