Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: conformation, form, take_form, word_form

'form'

[form.n.01] as in: the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

Examples:
the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached

'form'

[kind.n.01] as in: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

Examples:
sculpture is a form of art
what kinds of desserts are there?

'form'

[form.n.03] as in: a perceptual structure

Examples:
the composition presents problems for students of musical form
a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them

'form'

[shape.n.01] as in: any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

Examples:
he could barely make out their shapes

'form'

[human_body.n.01] as in: alternative names for the body of a human being

Examples:
Leonardo studied the human body
he has a strong physique
the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

'form'

[shape.n.02] as in: the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

Examples:
geometry is the mathematical science of shape

'form'

[form.n.07] as in: the visual appearance of something or someone

Examples:
the delicate cast of his features

'form'

[form.n.08] as in: a printed document with spaces in which to write

Examples:
he filled out his tax form

'form'

[form.n.09] as in: (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

Examples:
a new strain of microorganisms

'form'

[form.n.10] as in: an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse

Examples:
the essay was in the form of a dialogue
he first sketches the plot in outline form

'form'

[form.n.11] as in: a particular mode in which something is manifested

Examples:
his resentment took the form of extreme hostility

'form'

[phase.n.02] as in: (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

Examples:
the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system

'form'

[class.n.02] as in: a body of students who are taught together

Examples:
early morning classes are always sleepy

'form'

[form.n.14] as in: an ability to perform well

Examples:
he was at the top of his form
the team was off form last night

'form'

[mannequin.n.02] as in: a life-size dummy used to display clothes

'form'

[form.n.16] as in: a mold for setting concrete

Examples:
they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation

'form'

[form.v.01] as in: create (as an entity)

Examples:
social groups form everywhere
They formed a company

'form'

[form.v.02] as in: to compose or represent:

Examples:
This wall forms the background of the stage setting
The branches made a roof
This makes a fine introduction

'form'

[form.v.03] as in: develop into a distinctive entity

Examples:
our plans began to take shape

'form'

[shape.v.03] as in: give shape or form to

Examples:
shape the dough
form the young child's character

'form'

[shape.v.02] as in: make something, usually for a specific function

Examples:
She molded the rice balls carefully
Form cylinders from the dough
shape a figure
Work the metal into a sword

'form'

[imprint.v.01] as in: establish or impress firmly in the mind

Examples:
We imprint our ideas onto our children

'form'

[form.v.07] as in: assume a form or shape

Examples:
the water formed little beads

Origins

					form (English)
└── forme (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── forme (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
        └── forma (Latin)
            └── μόρφα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))