Formation vs Adaption - What's the difference?

formation | adaption |


As nouns the difference between formation and adaption

is that formation is formation while adaption is (lb) the act of fitting; adaptation.

formation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something possessing structure or form.
  • The act of assembling a group or structure.
  • (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".
  • The process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation.

    • Related terms

    * form

    Synonyms

    * (military grouping of units) battle group, brigade group, task force, combat team * (military arrangement of forces) tactical formation, battle formation

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    adaption

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (lb) The act of fitting; adaptation.

    • Related terms

    * adapt * adaptability * adaptable * adaptableness * adaptably * adaptation * adaptational * adaptative * adaptatively * adaptativeness * adaptedness * adapter * adaptional * adaptitude * adaptive * adaptively * adaptiveness * adaptly * adaptness * adaptorial

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