subformation en · NOUN
Etymology
From sub- + formation.
Meanings
-
A subunit of a formation; a subsidiary formation.
moving five subformations into place before the attack
- A formation (of rock) within a larger formation.
- A formation that is a subset of a larger formation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| subformations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |