ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Subformation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Subformation is a noun meaning A subunit of a formation; a subsidiary formation.

Meaning

A subunit of a formation; a subsidiary formation.

More Meanings

  1. (geology) A formation (of rock) within a larger formation.
  2. (mathematics) A formation that is a subset of a larger formation.

Example Sentences

moving five subformations into place before the attack

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include formation, subsquadron, submeeting, suboffice, unit, subagency.

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