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Definition of FORMS

noun : FORMS

Source:WordNet 3.1

1. (
) 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" ;

2. (
- kind ,
- sort ,
- form ,
- variety ,
) a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?" ;

3. (
- form ,
- shape ,
- pattern
) 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" ;

4. (
) any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes" ;

5. (
- human_body ,
- physical_body ,
- material_body ,
- soma ,
- build ,
- figure ,
- physique ,
- anatomy ,
- shape ,
- bod ,
- chassis ,
- frame ,
- form ,
- flesh ,
) 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" ;

6. (
- shape ,
- form
) the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape" ;

7. (
- form ,
- shape ,
- cast
) the visual appearance of something or someone; "the delicate cast of his features" ;

8. (
- form ,
) a printed document with spaces in which to write; "he filled out his tax form" ;

9. (
- form ,
- variant ,
- strain ,
- var.
) (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups; "a new strain of microorganisms" ;

10. (
- form ,
) 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" ;

11. (
- form ,
) a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility" ;

12. (
- phase ,
- form
) (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" ;

13. (
- class ,
- form ,
- grade ,
- course ,
) a body of students who are taught together; "early morning classes are always sleepy" ;

14. (
- form ,
) an ability to perform well; "he was at the top of his form"; "the team was off form last night" ;

15. (
- mannequin ,
- manikin ,
- mannikin ,
- manakin ,
- form
) a life-size dummy used to display clothes ;

16. (
- form ,
) a mold for setting concrete; "they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation" ;

verb : FORMS

Source:WordNet 3.1

1. (
) create (as an entity); "social groups form everywhere"; "They formed a company" ;

2. (
) to compose or represent; "This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction" ;

3. (
) develop into a distinctive entity; "our plans began to take shape" ;

4. (
- shape ,
- form ,
) give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character" ;

5. (
- shape ,
- form ,
- work ,
- mold ,
- mould ,
- forge ,
) 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" ;

6. (
- imprint ,
- form ,
) establish or impress firmly in the mind; "We imprint our ideas onto our children" ;

7. (
- form ,
) assume a form or shape; "the water formed little beads" ;

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