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