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  • Definition
    • form :the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
      • the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached

    • form :create (as an entity)
      • social groups form everywhere|They formed a company

    • form :a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
      • sculpture is a form of art|what kinds of desserts are there?

    • form :to compose or represent
      • This wall forms the background of the stage setting|The branches made a roof|This makes a fine introduction

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

    • form :develop into a distinctive entity
      • our plans began to take shape

    • form :any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
      • he could barely make out their shapes

    • form :give shape or form to
      • shape the dough|form the young child's character

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