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