|
English to English noun
| 1 |
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
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality | | Example: sculpture is a form of art
what kinds of desserts are there?
source: wordnet30
| 3 |
a perceptual structure | | Example: the composition presents problems for students of musical form
a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
source: wordnet30
| 4 |
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) | | Example: he could barely make out their shapes
source: wordnet30
| 5 |
alternative names for the body of a human being | | Example: Leonardo studied the human body
he has a strong physique
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
source: wordnet30
| 6 |
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance | | Example: geometry is the mathematical science of shape
source: wordnet30
| 7 |
the visual appearance of something or someone | | Example: the delicate cast of his features
source: wordnet30
| 8 |
a printed document with spaces in which to write | | Example: he filled out his tax form
source: wordnet30
| 9 |
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups | | Example: a new strain of microorganisms
source: wordnet30
| 10 |
an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse | | Example: the essay was in the form of a dialogue
he first sketches the plot in outline form
source: wordnet30
| 11 |
a particular mode in which something is manifested | | Example: his resentment took the form of extreme hostility
source: wordnet30
| 12 |
(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
source: wordnet30
| 13 |
a body of students who are taught together | | Example: early morning classes are always sleepy
source: wordnet30
| 14 |
an ability to perform well | | Example: he was at the top of his form
the team was off form last night
source: wordnet30
| 15 |
a life-size dummy used to display clothes | | source: wordnet30
| 16 |
a mold for setting concrete | | Example: they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation
source: wordnet30
| 17 |
A suffix used to denote in the form or shape of, resembling, etc.; as, valiform; oviform. | | source: webster1913
| 18 |
The shape and structure of anything, as distinguished from the material of which it is composed; particular disposition or arrangement of matter, giving it individuality or distinctive character; configuration; figure; external appearance. | | source: webster1913 verb
| 19 |
create (as an entity) | | Example: social groups form everywhere
They formed a company
source: wordnet30
| 20 |
to compose or represent: | | Example: This wall forms the background of the stage setting
The branches made a roof
This makes a fine introduction
source: wordnet30
| 21 |
develop into a distinctive entity | | Example: our plans began to take shape
source: wordnet30
| 22 |
give shape or form to | | Example: shape the dough
form the young child's character
source: wordnet30
| 23 |
make something, usually for a specific function | | Example: She molded the rice balls carefully
Form cylinders from the dough
shape a figure
Work the metal into a sword
source: wordnet30
| 24 |
establish or impress firmly in the mind | | Example: We imprint our ideas onto our children
source: wordnet30
| 25 |
assume a form or shape | | Example: the water formed little beads
source: wordnet30
| 26 |
To give form or shape to; to frame; to construct; to make; to fashion. | | source: webster1913
| 27 |
To take a form, definite shape, or arrangement; as, the infantry should form in column. | | source: webster1913
| 28 |
To treat (plates) so as to bring them to fit condition for introduction into a storage battery, causing one plate to be composed more or less of spongy lead, and the other of lead peroxide. This was formerly done by repeated slow alternations of the charging current, but now the plates or grids are coated or filled, one with a paste of red lead and the other with litharge, introduced into the cell, and formed by a direct charging current. | | source: webster1913
|