Definition: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
Usage: geometry is the mathematical science of shape
Similar words: attribute
Definition: an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
Synonyms: form
Definition: a mold for setting concrete
Usage: they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation
Similar words: mold, mould, cast
Definition: container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
Synonyms: manakin, manikin, mannequin, mannikin, form
Definition: a life-size dummy used to display clothes
Similar words: dummy
Definition: a figure representing the human form
Definition: the visual appearance of something or someone
Usage: the delicate cast of his features
Similar words: visual aspect, appearance
Definition: outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
Synonyms: form
Definition: a particular mode in which something is manifested
Usage: his resentment took the form of extreme hostility
Similar words: way, style, manner, fashion, mode
Definition: how something is done or how it happens
Usage: her dignified manner; his rapid manner of talking; their nomadic mode of existence; in the characteristic New York style; a lonely way of life; in an abrasive fashion
Synonyms: configuration, conformation, contour, shape, form
Definition: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
Usage: he could barely make out their shapes
Similar words: spatial property, spatiality
Definition: any property relating to or occupying space
Synonyms: form
Definition: an ability to perform well
Usage: he was at the top of his form; the team was off form last night
Similar words: ability
Definition: the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
Synonyms: material body, physical body, physique, human body, soma, shape, anatomy, bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame
Definition: alternative names for the body of a human being
Usage: Leonardo studied the human body; he has a strong physique; the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
Similar words: physical structure, body, organic structure
Definition: the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
Usage: he felt as if his whole body were on fire
Synonyms: form, kind, sort, variety
Definition: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Usage: sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
Similar words: category
Definition: a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
Synonyms: form, pattern, shape
Definition: a perceptual structure
Usage: the composition presents problems for students of musical form; a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them
Similar words: structure
Definition: the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations
Usage: his lectures have no structure
Synonyms: descriptor, word form, form, signifier
Definition: the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
Usage: the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached
Similar words: word
Definition: a unit of language that native speakers can identify
Usage: words are the blocks from which sentences are made; he hardly said ten words all morning
Synonyms: form
Definition: a printed document with spaces in which to write
Usage: he filled out his tax form
Similar words: papers, written document, document
Definition: writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
Synonyms: form
Definition: an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse
Usage: the essay was in the form of a dialogue; he first sketches the plot in outline form
Similar words: writing style, literary genre, genre
Definition: a style of expressing yourself in writing
Synonyms: form, strain, var., variant
Definition: (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
Usage: a new strain of microorganisms
Similar words: taxon, taxonomic category, taxonomic group
Definition: animal or plant group having natural relations
Synonyms: course, class, grade, form
Definition: a body of students who are taught together
Usage: early morning classes are always sleepy
Similar words: gathering, assemblage
Definition: a group of persons together in one place
Definition: (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
Usage: the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system
Similar words: state, state of matter
Definition: (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)
Usage: the solid state of water is called ice
Definition: give shape or form to
Usage: shape the dough; form the young child's character
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Synonyms: form
Definition: assume a form or shape
Usage: the water formed little beads
Similar words: change
Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night
Synonyms: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
Definition: make something, usually for a specific function
Usage: She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword
Similar words: create from raw material, create from raw stuff
Definition: make from scratch
Definition: establish or impress firmly in the mind
Usage: We imprint our ideas onto our children
Similar words: act upon, work, influence
Definition: have and exert influence or effect
Usage: The artist's work influenced the young painter; She worked on her friends to support the political candidate
Synonyms: organise, organize, form
Definition: create (as an entity)
Usage: social groups form everywhere; They formed a company
Definition: make or cause to be or to become
Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor
Synonyms: make, form, constitute
Definition: to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"
Usage: The branches made a roof; This makes a fine introduction
Similar words: comprise, make up, be, represent, constitute
Definition: form or compose
Usage: This money is my only income; The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance; These constitute my entire belonging; The children made up the chorus; This sum represents my entire income for a year; These few men comprise his entire army
Synonyms: spring, form, take form, take shape
Definition: develop into a distinctive entity
Usage: our plans began to take shape