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noun
A subunit of a formation; a subsidiary formation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A formation (of rock) within a larger formation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences
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noun
A formation that is a subset of a larger formation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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History
From sub- + formation.
