Form: meaning, definitions and examples

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form

[ fɔːm ]

^{Context #1}

filling out documents

A printed document with spaces in which to write information

Synonyms

application, document, paperwork

Examples of usage

Please fill out this form with your personal details.
The registration form is available online for download.

^{Context #2}

shaping or molding

To give shape or visible structure to something

Synonyms

create, mold, shape

Examples of usage

She used her hands to form the clay into a vase.
The team will form a circle for the group activity.

Translations

Translations of the word "form" in other languages:

🇵🇹 formulário

forma
formulário

🇮🇳 प्रपत्र

🇩🇪 Form

Formular
Gestalt

🇮🇩 bentuk

🇺🇦 форма

бланк
формуляр

🇵🇱 forma

🇯🇵 フォーム

🇫🇷 forme

🇪🇸 forma

🇹🇷 form

biçim
formül

🇰🇷 형태 (형식)

🇸🇦 استمارة

🇨🇿 forma

🇸🇰 forma

🇨🇳 形式 (xíngshì)

🇸🇮 oblika

🇮🇸 form

🇰🇿 форма

🇬🇪 ფორმა

🇦🇿 forma

🇲🇽 forma

Word origin

The word 'form' originated from the Latin word 'forma', meaning 'shape' or 'appearance'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to structure, document layout, and creating visible shapes. The concept of forms has been integral to human communication and organization for centuries, serving as a means to gather information and give structure to physical objects.