Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
first-form
noun
/ˈfɜrst fɔrm/
Definition
The initial stage or version of something before further development.
Examples
- Students in the first-form are usually eager to make new friends.
- The curriculum for first-form students includes basic subjects like mathematics and English.
- She remembers her first-form classroom as being bright and colorful.
Meaning
In educational contexts, ‘first-form’ often refers to the entry-level class in a secondary school, particularly in the UK education system, where students typically start at around age 11.
Synonyms
- initial form
- beginning stage
- entry-level
