Definition/Meaning of form

• English - Noun: form ( plural forms ) ( heading , physical ) To do with shape . The shape or visible structure of a thing or person . 1699 , William Temple , Heads designed for an essay on conversations Study gives strength to the mind; conversation , grace: the first apt to give stiffness , the other suppleness: one gives substance and form to the statue , the other polishes it . A thing that gives shape to…
• English - Verb: form ( third-person singular simple present forms , present participle forming , simple past and past participle formed ) ( transitive ) To give shape or visible structure to (a thing or person). When you kids form a straight line I'll hand out the lollies . ( intransitive ) To take shape . When icicles start to form on the eaves you know the roads will be icy . ( transitive , linguistics ) To…
• English - Alternative forms: forme ( rare or archaic )
• English - Etymology: From Middle English forme ( “ shape , figure , manner , bench , frame , seat , condition , agreement , etc . ” ), from Old French forme , from Latin forma ( “ shape , figure , image , outline , plan , mold , frame , case , etc ., manner , sort , kind , etc . ” )
• English - Pronunciation: ( UK ) IPA (key) : /fɔːm/ ( US ) IPA (key) : /fɔɹm/ Rhymes: -ɔː(r)m