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form

Noun

The phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something (synset 106301417)
"the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached"

referred to in: linguistics - the scientific study of language

is a type of: word - a unit of language that native speakers can identify
subtypes:
- plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
- singular, singular form - the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton
- ghost word - a word form that has entered the language through the perpetuation of an error
- base, radical, root, root word, stem, theme - (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
- etymon, root - a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
- citation form, entry word, main entry word - the form of a word that heads a lexical entry and is alphabetized in a dictionary
- abbreviation - a shortened form of a word or phrase
- acronym, initialism - a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name and pronounced as one word
same as: descriptor, signifier, word form
A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality (synset 105847533)
"sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"

is a type of: category - a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
subtypes:
- description - sort or variety
- type - a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
- antitype - an opposite or contrasting type
- art form - (architecture) a form of artistic expression (such as writing or painting or architecture)
- style - a particular kind (as to appearance)
- flavor, flavour - (physics) the six kinds of quarks
- color, colour - (physics) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction
- species - a specific kind of something
- genus - a general kind of something
- brand, make - a recognizable kind
- genre - a kind of literary or artistic work
- ilk, like - a kind of person
- manner - a kind
- model - a type of product
- stripe - a kind or category
- like, the like, the likes of - a similar kind
same as: kind, sort, variety
A perceptual structure (synset 105939522)
"the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

is a type of: structure - the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations
subtypes:
- fractal - (mathematics) a geometric pattern that is repeated at every scale and so cannot be represented by classical geometry
- gestalt - a configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts
- grid - a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines
- kaleidoscope - a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes
- mosaic - a pattern resembling a mosaic
- strand - a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
is a part of: percept, perception, perceptual experience - the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

same as: pattern, shape
Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) (synset 105071206)
"he could barely make out their shapes"
tells us about:
- straight - having no deviations
- crooked - having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
is a type of: spatial property, spatiality - any property relating to or occupying space
subtypes:
- keenness, sharpness - thinness of edge or fineness of point
- bluntness, dullness - without sharpness or clearness of edge or point
- topography - the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features
- lobularity - the property of having lobules
- concaveness, concavity - the property possessed by a concave shape
- convexity, convexness - the property possessed by a convex shape
- angularity - the property possessed by a shape that has angles
- narrowing - an instance of becoming narrow
- curvature, curve - the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
- roundness - the property possessed by a line or surface that is curved and not angular
- straightness - freedom from crooks or curves or bends or angles
- crookedness - having or distinguished by crooks or curves or bends or angles
- stratification - a layered configuration
same as: configuration, conformation, contour, shape
Alternative names for the body of a human being (synset 105224424)
"Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"

is a type of: body, organic structure - the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
subtypes:
- person - a human body (usually including the clothing)
- juvenile body - the body of a young person
- adult body - the body of an adult human being
- male body - the body of a male human being
- female body - the body of a female human being
is a part of:
- individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being
- homo, human, human being, man - any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
same as: anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma
The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance (synset 100028005)
"geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

is a type of: attribute - an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
subtypes:
- solid - a three-dimensional shape
- plane, sheet - (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape
- natural shape - a shape created by natural forces; not man-made
- flair, flare - a shape that spreads outward
- figure - a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
- line - a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
- angular shape, angularity - a shape having one or more sharp angles
- round shape - a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
- distorted shape, distortion - a shape resulting from distortion
- amorphous shape - an ill-defined or arbitrary shape
- connection, connexion, link - a connecting shape
- circle - something approximating the shape of a circle
- square - something approximating the shape of a square
- triangle - something approximating the shape of a triangle
- column, pillar, tower - anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower
- plume - anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
same as: shape
The visual appearance of something or someone (synset 104684871)
"the delicate cast of his features"

is a type of: appearance, visual aspect - outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

same as: cast, shape
A printed document with spaces in which to write (synset 106485234)
"he filled out his tax form"

is a type of: document, papers, written document - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
subtypes:
- application form - a form to use when making an application
- claim form - a form to use when filing a claim
- order form - a form to use when placing an order
- questionnaire - a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information
- requisition, requisition form - an official form on which a request in made
- tax form - a form to use when paying your taxes
- telegraph form - a form to use when sending a telegram
has: blank space, place, space - a blank area
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (synset 108128123)
"a new strain of microorganisms"

referred to in: biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms

is a type of: taxon, taxonomic category, taxonomic group - animal or plant group having natural relations

belongs to: species - (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

same as: strain, var., variant
An arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse (synset 107106984)
"the essay was in the form of a dialogue"; "he first sketches the plot in outline form"

is a type of: genre, literary genre, writing style - a style of expressing yourself in writing

subtypes: versification - the form or metrical composition of a poem
A particular mode in which something is manifested (synset 104937655)
"his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"

is a type of: fashion, manner, mode, style, way - how something is done or how it happens
(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 (synset 114503649)
"the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"

referred to in: physical chemistry - the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances

is a type of: state, state of matter - (chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container)
subtypes:
- dispersed particles, dispersed phase - (of colloids) a substance in the colloidal state
- dispersing medium, dispersing phase, dispersion medium - (of colloids) a substance in which another is colloidally dispersed
same as: phase
A body of students who are taught together (synset 108255384)
"early morning classes are always sleepy"

is a type of: assemblage, gathering - a group of persons together in one place
subtypes:
- master class - a class (especially in music) given to talented students by an expert
- discussion section, section - a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
same as: class, course, grade
An ability to perform well (synset 105207938)
"he was at the top of his form"; "the team was off form last night"

is a type of: ability - the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
A life-size dummy used to display clothes (synset 103723460)
is a type of: dummy - a figure representing the human form

same as: manakin, manikin, mannequin, mannikin
A mold for setting concrete (synset 103389381)
"they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"

is a type of: cast, mold, mould - container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

Verb

Create (as an entity) (synset 202453050)
"social groups form everywhere"; "They formed a company"

is a type of: create, make - make or cause to be or to become
subtypes:
- regroup, reorganise, reorganize - organize anew, as after a setback
- choose up - form sides, as for a game
- draw up - form or arrange in order or formation, as of a body of soldiers
- regiment - form (military personnel) into a regiment
- syndicate - organize into or form a syndicate
same as: organise, organize
To compose or represent (synset 202627475)
"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction"

is a type of: be, comprise, constitute, make up, represent - form or compose
subtypes:
- chelate - form a chelate, in chemistry
- add - constitute an addition
same as: constitute, make
Develop into a distinctive entity (synset 202629987)
"our plans began to take shape"

is a type of: become - come into existence

subtypes: regenerate - be formed or shaped anew

same as: spring, take form, take shape
Give shape or form to (synset 200142011)
"shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"

is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
subtypes:
- individuate - give individual shape or form to
- tie - form a knot or bow in
- terrace - make into terraces as for cultivation
- fork - shape like a fork
- tabulate - shape or cut with a flat surface
- dimension - shape or form to required dimensions
- roll - shape by rolling
- draw - flatten, stretch, or mold metal or glass, by rolling or by pulling it through a die or by stretching
- strike - cause to form (an electric arc) between electrodes of an arc lamp
- crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize - cause to take on a definite and clear shape
- twist - form into twists
- sliver - form into slivers
- ridge - form into a ridge
- plume - form a plume
- round, round off, round out - make round
- scallop, scollop - shape or cut in scallops
- square, square up - make square
- dish - make concave; shape like a dish
- fit - make fit
- flatten - make flat or flatter
- deform, distort, strain - alter the shape of (something) by stress
- blow - shape by blowing
- block - shape into a block or blocks
- block - shape by using a block
- cup - form into the shape of a cup
- circle, encircle - form or draw a circle around
- turn - shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel
same as: shape
Make something, usually for a specific function (synset 201663142)
"She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

is a type of: create from raw material, create from raw stuff - make from scratch
subtypes:
- carve - form by carving
- swage, upset - form metals with a swage
- chip - form by chipping
- layer - make or form a layer
- cut out - form and create by cutting out
- machine - turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
- grind - shape or form by grinding
- stamp - form or cut out with a mold, form, or die
- puddle - subject to puddling or form by puddling
- beat - shape by beating
- preform - form or shape beforehand or determine the shape of beforehand
- preform - form into a shape resembling the final, desired one
- mound - form into a rounded elevation
- hill - form into a hill
- roughcast - shape roughly
- remold, reshape - shape again or shape differently
- sinter - cause (ores or powdery metals) to become a coherent mass by heating without melting
- cast, mold, mould - form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
- throw - make on a potter's wheel
- coil, hand-build, handbuild - make without a potter's wheel
- sculpt, sculpture - create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material
- model, mold, mould - form in clay, wax, etc
same as: forge, mold, mould, shape, work

verb group: process, work, work on - shape, form, or improve a material
Establish or impress firmly in the mind (synset 202435769)
"We imprint our ideas onto our children"

is a type of: act upon, influence, work - have and exert influence or effect

same as: imprint
Assume a form or shape (synset 200144670)
"the water formed little beads"

is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
subtypes:
- constellate - form a constellation or cluster
- culminate - rise to, or form, a summit
- grain, granulate - form into grains
- conglobate, conglobe - assume a globular shape
- bunch, bundle, clump, cluster - gather or cause to gather into a cluster
- brecciate - form into breccia
- reticulate - divide so as to form a network
- flake - form into flakes
- head - form a head or come or grow to a head
- bead - form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example

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