form

form · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The visible shape or configuration of something.

  2. 2.

    A type or variety of something.

  3. 3.

    A printed document with blank spaces for information.

  4. 4.

    The way something is organized or arranged.

  5. 5.

    Physical condition or fitness.

  6. 6.

    To bring together or create.

  7. 7.

    To develop or take shape.

Forms

plural: forms

Phrases & expressions

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    in the form of — Appearing as; taking the shape of.
  • •
    take form — To begin to exist or develop.
  • •
    true to form — Behaving as expected.
  • •
    a matter of form — A formality.
  • •
    bad form — Socially unacceptable behavior.
  • •
    form and function — Appearance and purpose.

Related words

See also: format, shape, structure, type
Synonyms: document, kind, shape, type

Etymology

From Latin forma ("form, shape, appearance, beauty").