FORM — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

form

The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance. Приклади
  • Geometry is the mathematical science of shape.
A mold for setting concrete. Приклади
  • They built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation.
A life-size dummy used to display clothes.
The visual appearance of something or someone. Приклади
  • The delicate cast of his features.
A particular mode in which something is manifested. Приклади
  • His resentment took the form of extreme hostility.
Any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline). Приклади
  • He could barely make out their shapes through the smoke.
An ability to perform well. Приклади
  • He was at the top of his form.
  • The team was off form last night.
Alternative names for the body of a human being. Приклади
  • Leonardo studied the human body.
  • He has a strong physique.
  • The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.
A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality. Приклади
  • Sculpture is a form of art.
  • What kinds of desserts are there?
A perceptual structure. Приклади
  • The composition presents problems for students of musical form.
  • A visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them.
The phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something. Приклади
  • The inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached.
A printed document with spaces in which to write. Приклади
  • He filled out his tax form.
An arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse. Приклади
  • The essay was in the form of a dialogue.
  • He first sketches the plot in outline form.
(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups. Приклади
  • A new strain of microorganisms.
A body of students who are taught together. Приклади
  • Early morning classes are always sleepy.
(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. Приклади
  • The reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system.
Give a shape or form to. Приклади
  • Shape the dough.
Give shape to. Приклади
  • Form the clay into a head.
Make something, usually for a specific function. Приклади
  • She molded the riceballs carefully.
  • Form cylinders from the dough.
  • Shape a figure.
  • Work the metal into a sword.
Establish or impress firmly in the mind. Приклади
  • We imprint our ideas onto our children.
Create (as an entity). Приклади
  • Social groups form everywhere.
  • They formed a company.
To compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting". Приклади
  • The branches made a roof.
  • This makes a fine introduction.
Develop into a distinctive entity. Приклади
  • Our plans began to take shape.
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