form
Definition (noun): the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
Example: the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached
Definition (noun): a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Example: sculpture is a form of art
Definition (noun): a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Example: what kinds of desserts are there?
Definition (noun): a perceptual structure
Example: the composition presents problems for students of musical form
Definition (noun): a perceptual structure
Example: a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
Definition (noun): any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Example: he could barely make out their shapes
Definition (noun): alternative names for the body of a human being
Example: Leonardo studied the human body
Definition (noun): alternative names for the body of a human being
Example: he has a strong physique
Definition (noun): alternative names for the body of a human being
Example: the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
Definition (noun): the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
Example: geometry is the mathematical science of shape
Definition (noun): the visual appearance of something or someone
Example: the delicate cast of his features
Definition (noun): a printed document with spaces in which to write
Example: he filled out his tax form
Definition (noun): (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
Example: a new strain of microorganisms
Definition (noun): an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
Example: the essay was in the form of a dialogue
Definition (noun): an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
Example: he first sketches the plot in outline form
Definition (noun): a particular mode in which something is manifested
Example: his resentment took the form of extreme hostility
Definition (noun): (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
Example: the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system
Definition (noun): a body of students who are taught together
Example: early morning classes are always sleepy
Definition (noun): an ability to perform well
Example: he was at the top of his form
Definition (noun): an ability to perform well
Example: the team was off form last night
Definition (noun): a life-size dummy used to display clothes
Definition (noun): a mold for setting concrete
Example: they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation
Definition (verb): create (as an entity)
Example: social groups form everywhere
Definition (verb): create (as an entity)
Example: They formed a company
Definition (verb): to compose or represent
Example: This wall forms the background of the stage setting
Definition (verb): to compose or represent
Example: The branches made a roof
Definition (verb): to compose or represent
Example: This makes a fine introduction
Definition (verb): develop into a distinctive entity
Example: our plans began to take shape
Definition (verb): give shape or form to
Example: shape the dough
Definition (verb): give shape or form to
Example: form the young child’s character
Definition (verb): make something, usually for a specific function
Example: She molded the rice balls carefully
Definition (verb): make something, usually for a specific function
Example: Form cylinders from the dough
Definition (verb): make something, usually for a specific function
Example: shape a figure
Definition (verb): make something, usually for a specific function
Example: Work the metal into a sword
Definition (verb): establish or impress firmly in the mind
Example: We imprint our ideas onto our children
Definition (verb): assume a form or shape
Example: the water formed little beads