form

noun

1. 1

   the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

   geometry is the mathematical science of shape

2. 2

   a mold for setting concrete

   they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation

3. 3

   a life-size dummy used to display clothes

4. 4

   the visual appearance of something or someone

   the delicate cast of his features

5. 5

   a particular mode in which something is manifested

   his resentment took the form of extreme hostility

6. 6

   any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

   he could barely make out their shapes

7. 7

   an ability to perform well

   he was at the top of his form

   the team was off form last night

8. 8

   alternative names for the body of a human being

   Leonardo studied the human body

   he has a strong physique

9. 9

   a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

   sculpture is a form of art

   what kinds of desserts are there?

10. 10

    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

11. 11

    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

12. 12

    a printed document with spaces in which to write

    he filled out his tax form