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subformation

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Etymology

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From sub- +‎ formation.

Noun

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subformation (plural subformations)

  1. A subunit of a formation; a subsidiary formation.
    moving five subformations into place before the attack
  2. (geology) A formation (of rock) within a larger formation.
  3. (mathematics) A formation that is a subset of a larger formation.
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