Form: meaning, definitions and examples

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form

 

[ fษ”หm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น formulรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคชเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Form

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bentuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ forma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒผใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท forme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ forma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท form

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜•ํƒœ (ํ˜•์‹)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชู…ุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ forma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ forma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฝขๅผ (xรญngshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oblika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ form

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะพั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ forma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ forma

Etymology

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.

See also: amorphic, conform, deform, deformed, formal, formality, formally, formation, formative, formatter, formed, former, formerly, formic, forming, formless, forms, malform, malformation, multiformity, preformative, reform, unformed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #139, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.