n. Function: noun
1 outward appearance of something as distinguished from the substance of which it is made FF1C; the carefully graded form of the curves FF1E;
Synonyms: cast, configuration, conformation, figure, shape
Related Words: contour, outline, profile, silhouette; anatomy, framework, skeleton, structure; economy, organism, scheme, system
2 conduct regulated by an external control (as custom or a formal protocol of procedure) FF1C; observing the forms of polite society FF1E;
Synonyms: ceremonial, ceremony, formality, liturgy, rite, ritual
Related Words: procedure, proceeding, process; custom, habit, practice, usage; canon, law, precept, regulation, rule; method, mode; decorum, etiquette, propriety
3 a fixed or accepted way of doing or sometimes of expressing something FF1C; good form in swimming FF1E;
Synonyms: convenance, convention, usage
Related Words: fashion, manner, mode, style, way