Definition of Form

Noun

  • a mold for setting concrete
    "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"
  • a life-size dummy used to display clothes
  • an ability to perform well
    "he was at the top of his form"
    "the team was off form last night"
  • a body of students who are taught together
    "early morning classes are always sleepy"
  • (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
    "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"
  • a particular mode in which something is manifested
    "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"
  • an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
    "the essay was in the form of a dialogue"
    "he first sketches the plot in outline form"
  • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
    "a new strain of microorganisms"
    - var.
  • a printed document with spaces in which to write
    "he filled out his tax form"
  • the visual appearance of something or someone
    "the delicate cast of his features"
  • the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
    "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"
  • alternative names for the body of a human being
    "Leonardo studied the human body"
    "he has a strong physique"
    "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"
    - human body - physical body - material body
  • any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
    "he could barely make out their shapes"
  • a perceptual structure
    "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"
    "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"
  • a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
    "sculpture is a form of art"
    "what kinds of desserts are there?"
  • the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
    "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached"
    - word form

Verb

  • assume a form or shape
    "the water formed little beads"
  • establish or impress firmly in the mind
    "We imprint our ideas onto our children"
  • make something, usually for a specific function
    "She molded the rice balls carefully"
    "Form cylinders from the dough"
    "shape a figure"
    "Work the metal into a sword"
  • give shape or form to
    "shape the dough"
    "form the young child's character"
  • develop into a distinctive entity
    "our plans began to take shape"
    - take form - take shape
  • to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
    "The branches made a roof"
    "This makes a fine introduction"
  • create (as an entity)
    "social groups form everywhere"
    "They formed a company"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Form

  • Scrabble® score of the form (9)
  • Word Chums® score of the form (11)
  • Words With Friends® score of the form (10)

Unscramble form

11 unscramble word found using the letters form.

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