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.a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality;
sculpture is a form of art
3.a perceptual structure;
the composition presents problems for students of musical form
4.any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline);
he could barely make out their shapes through the smoke
5.alternative names for the body of a human being;
Leonardo studied the human body
6.the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance;
geometry is the mathematical science of shape
7.the visual appearance of something or someone;
the delicate cast of his features
8.(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
9.a printed document with spaces in which to write;
he filled out his tax form
10. (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups;
a new strain of microorganisms
11. an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse;
the essay was in the form of a dialogue
12. a particular mode in which something is manifested;
his resentment took the form of extreme hostility
13. a body of students who are taught together;
early morning classes are always sleepy
14. an ability to perform well;
he was at the top of his form
15. a life-size dummy used to display clothes
16. a mold for setting concrete;
they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation
1.to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting";
The branches made a roof
2.create (as an entity);
social groups form everywhere
3.develop into a distinctive entity;
our plans began to take shape
4.give a shape or form to;
shape the dough
5.make something, usually for a specific function;
She molded the riceballs carefully
6.establish or impress firmly in the mind;
We imprint our ideas onto our children
7.give shape to;
form the clay into a head