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formacje

Formacje is the plural form of formacja in Polish and is used to denote formations or organized arrangements in various contexts. The term is common in scientific, military, and everyday language to describe structured groups, layers, or patterns that have definable boundaries or purposes.

In geology and stratigraphy, a formacja (plural formacje) is a fundamental lithostratigraphic unit: a mappable body

In a military context, formacje refers to formations or units of troops organized for command and control,

Beyond science and defense, formacje can denote any organized arrangement or pattern, such as a social, cultural,

See also: formacja geologiczna, formacje wojskowe, stratigraphy.

of
rock
with
a
distinctive
lithology,
thickness,
and
fossil
content
that
sets
it
apart
from
adjacent
rocks.
Formations
are
the
building
blocks
of
geological
maps
and
stratigraphic
columns,
and
they
are
grouped
into
larger
units
such
as
groups
and
supergroups.
The
concept
is
used
to
describe
the
sedimentary
history
of
a
region
and
to
correlate
rocks
across
distances.
from
small
units
up
to
corps
and
armies.
The
term
emphasizes
structure,
hierarchy,
and
operational
grouping,
with
formations
designed
to
operate
as
cohesive
fighting
forces
under
a
single
command.
or
artistic
formation.
The
word
derives
from
Latin
forma,
meaning
shape
or
appearance,
and
reflects
the
idea
of
an
identifiable,
structured
entity
within
a
larger
system.