Word: formation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: for
ma
tion
Definition: A layer of rock of common origin.
Morphemes:
Affix: form
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The shape or visible structure of a thing or person.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fōrma
Language: la
Decoded: forma
Meaning: shape, figure, image, outline, plan, mold, frame, case, etc., manner, sort, kind, etc.
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A state or quality
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns