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10 Language-to-English DictionariesForm
/fɔːrm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The visible shape, configuration, or outward appearance of something.
"The sculptor carved a human form out of the block of marble." - 2
A printed document with spaces in which to write or enter information.
"Please fill out this registration form before entering the building."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'form' originates from the Latin 'forma', meaning shape or appearance, which evolved through Old French 'forme' before entering Middle English. Its meaning has expanded over time to encompass various contexts, including physical shape, structure, and abstract concepts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Form" is said worldwide
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forme
Transliteration: form
"La forme de ce nuage ressemble à un animal."
Form
Transliteration: form
"Die Form dieses Gegenstands ist sehr ungewöhnlich."
forma
Transliteration: forma
"La forma della statua è magnifica."
forma
Transliteration: forma
"Necesito rellenar este formulario."
forma
Transliteration: forma
"A forma geométrica foi desenhada no papel."
आकार
Transliteration: aakaar
"इस वस्तु का आकार गोल है।"
形式
Transliteration: xíngshì
"这是一种新的艺术形式。"
형태
Transliteration: hyeongtae
"물체의 형태가 변했습니다."
形状
Transliteration: keijō
"雲の形状が動物に似ている。"
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