FORMING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system

Example: matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary; the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

Example: geometry is the mathematical science of shape

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a mold for setting concrete

Example: they built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

a life-size dummy used to display clothes

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

the visual appearance of something or someone

Example: the delicate cast of his features

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

a particular mode in which something is manifested

Example: his resentment took the form of extreme hostility

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Noun

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

Example: he could barely make out their shapes

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Noun

an ability to perform well

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

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Noun

alternative names for the body of a human being

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

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Noun

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

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

Meaning 11

Part of speech: Noun

a perceptual structure

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

Meaning 12

Part of speech: Noun

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

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

Meaning 13

Part of speech: Noun

a printed document with spaces in which to write

Example: he filled out his tax form

Meaning 14

Part of speech: Noun

an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse

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

Meaning 15

Part of speech: Noun

(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

Example: a new strain of microorganisms

Meaning 16

Part of speech: Noun

a body of students who are taught together

Example: early morning classes are always sleepy

Meaning 17

Part of speech: Verb

give shape or form to

Example: shape the dough; form the young child's character

Meaning 18

Part of speech: Verb

assume a form or shape

Example: the water formed little beads

Meaning 19

Part of speech: Verb

make something, usually for a specific function

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

Meaning 20

Part of speech: Verb

establish or impress firmly in the mind

Example: We imprint our ideas onto our children

Meaning 21

Part of speech: Verb

create (as an entity)

Example: social groups form everywhere; They formed a company

Meaning 22

Part of speech: Verb

to compose or represent

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

Meaning 23

Part of speech: Verb

develop into a distinctive entity

Example: our plans began to take shape