FORM


Meaning of FORM in English

n.

Function: transitive verb

Date: 13th century

1 a : to give a particular shape to : shape or mold into a certain state or after a particular model < form the dough into a ball> <a state form ed along republican lines> b : to arrange themselves in <the dancers form ed a line> c : to model by instruction and discipline <a mind form ed by classical education>

2 : to give form or shape to : FASHION , CONSTRUCT

3 : to serve to make up or constitute : be an essential or basic element of

4 : DEVELOP , ACQUIRE < form a habit>

5 : to arrange in order : DRAW UP

6 a : to assume an inflection so as to produce (as a tense) < form s the past in -ed > b : to combine to make (a compound word)

intransitive verb

1 : to become formed or shaped

2 : to take form : come into existence : ARISE

3 : to take on a definite form, shape, or arrangement

– form · abil · i · ty \ ˌ fo ̇ r-m ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun

– form · able \ ' fo ̇ r-m ə -b ə l \ adjective

– form on : to take up a formation next to

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.