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Formationformation is a neologism used in discussions of recursive formation processes within complex systems. It denotes a self-reinforcing pattern in which an initial formation event creates conditions that raise the likelihood of further formations, producing a cascade of new structures, patterns, or organizations.
Etymology and usage: The term combines formation with a reduplication of formation, signaling recursion. It has
Concept and modeling: In theoretical work, formationformation is analyzed with feedback and cascade models, where an
Applications and examples: In urban or organizational modeling, early adopters or initial projects can reduce barriers
Critique: Because the term can be vague about what constitutes a formation and how to measure recursion,
See also: self-organization, emergence, feedback loop, cascade effect, recursive processes.