form (fɔːm
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Definitions
noun
- the shape or configuration of something as distinct from its colour, texture, etc
- the particular mode, appearance, etc, in which a thing or person manifests itself ⇒
water in the form of ice
in the form of a bat
- a type or kind ⇒
imprisonment is a form of punishment
- a printed document, esp one with spaces in which to insert facts or answers ⇒
an application form
- ((as modifier) ⇒
a form letter
- a printed document, esp one with spaces in which to insert facts or answers ⇒
- physical or mental condition, esp good condition, with reference to ability to perform ⇒
off form
- the previous record of a horse, athlete, etc, esp with regard to fitness
- British slang a criminal record
- style, arrangement, or design in the arts, as opposed to content
- a fixed mode of artistic expression or representation in literary, musical, or other artistic works ⇒
sonata form
sonnet form
- a mould, frame, etc, that gives shape to something
- organized structure or order, as in an artistic work
- education mainly British a group of children who are taught together; class
- manner, method, or style of doing something, esp with regard to recognized standards
- behaviour or procedure, esp as governed by custom or etiquette ⇒
good form
- formality or ceremony
- a prescribed set or order of words, terms, etc, as in a religious ceremony or legal document
- philosophy
- the structure of anything as opposed to its constitution or content
- essence as opposed to matter
- (often capital) (in the philosophy of Plato) the ideal universal that exists independently of the particulars which fall under it See also Form
- (in the philosophy of Aristotle) the constitution of matter to form a substance; by virtue of this its nature can be understood
- See logical form
- British a bench, esp one that is long, low, and backless
- the nest or hollow in which a hare lives
- a group of organisms within a species that differ from similar groups by trivial differences, as of colour
- linguistics
- the phonological or orthographic shape or appearance of a linguistic element, such as a word
- a linguistic element considered from the point of view of its shape or sound rather than, for example, its meaning
- crystallography See crystal form
- taxonomy a group distinguished from other groups by a single characteristic: ranked below a variety
verb
- to give shape or form to or to take shape or form, esp a specified or particular shape
- to come or bring into existence ⇒
a scum formed on the surface
- to make, produce, or construct or be made, produced, or constructed
- to construct or develop in the mind ⇒
to form an opinion
- (tr) to train, develop, or mould by instruction, discipline, or example
- (tr) to acquire, contract, or develop ⇒
to form a habit
- (tr) to be an element of, serve as, or constitute ⇒
this plank will form a bridge
- (tr) to draw up; organize ⇒
to form a club
Alternative Forms
ˈformable adjectiveWord Origin
C13: from Old French forme , from Latin forma shape, modelSynonyms
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Form (fɔːm)
Definitions
noun
- (in the philosophy of Plato) an ideal archetype existing independently of those individuals which fall under it, supposedly explaining their common properties and serving as the only objects of true knowledge as opposed to the mere opinion obtainable of matters of fact Also called
Idea
forme or US form(fɔːm)
Definitions
noun
- printing type matter, blocks, etc, assembled in a chase and ready for printing
Word Origin
C15: from French: form-form
Definitions
combining form in adjective
- having the shape or form of or resembling ⇒
cruciform
vermiform
Word Origin
from New Latin -formis , from Latin, from fōrmaformTranslations
- British English:
form
A form of something is a type or kind of it.He has a rare form of the disease.fɔːm NOUN He has a rare form of the disease.
- Spanish:
forma
nf
- French:
forme
nf
- German:
Form
nf
- Chinese: 类型 n
- Arabic: شَكْل n
- Portuguese: forma nf
- Russian: форма nf
- Croatian: oblik nm
- Czech: tvar nm
- Danish: form nutr
- Dutch: vorm nm
- Finnish: muoto n
- Greek: σχήμα nnt
- Italian: forma nf
- Japanese: 形 n
- Korean: 형태 n
- Norwegian: form nm
- Polish: forma nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: forma nf
- European Spanish:
forma
nf
- Swedish: form nutr
- Thai: รูปทรง n
- Turkish: şekil n
- Vietnamese: hình thức n
Usage examples
Even in its broken form , the spell was trying to fulfill its purpose.
, LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)The London City Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble form the backbone of the programmes.
Country Life (2004)Doherty won the event in 1998 and his form is probably the best of the three Irish players.
Irish Times (2002)A MEETING of Glasgow City Council's standards committee was cancelled yesterday after too few members turned up to form a quorum.
Glasgow Herald (2001)It is these spiritual identities, or Sky Heroes, which form the basis of all religious belief.
, ABORIGINE DREAMING: Introduction to the Wisdom and Thought of the Aboriginal Traditions of Australia (2002)