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FORMING

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There are 23 meanings of the word Forming.

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Forming - as a noun

The phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

Example: "The inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
descriptorsignifierword form
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
word
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

Example: "Sculpture is a form of art"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kindsortvariety
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
category
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A perceptual structure

Example: "The composition presents problems for students of musical form"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patternshape
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Alternative names for the body of a human being

Example: "Leonardo studied the human body"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anatomybuildchassisfigurefleshframehuman bodymaterial bodyphysical bodyphysiqueshapesoma
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bodyorganic structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance

Example: "Geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shape
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attribute
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The visual appearance of something or someone

Example: "The delicate cast of his features"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castshape

A printed document with spaces in which to write

Example: "He filled out his tax form"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
documentpaperswritten document
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

Example: "A new strain of microorganisms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strainvar.variant

An arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse

Example: "The essay was in the form of a dialogue"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
genreliterary genrewriting style
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A particular mode in which something is manifested

Example: "His resentment took the form of extreme hostility"

(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary

Example: "The reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
phase
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
statestate of matter
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A body of students who are taught together

Example: "Early morning classes are always sleepy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
classcoursegrade
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assemblagegathering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An ability to perform well

Example: "He was at the top of his form"

A life-size dummy used to display clothes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
manakinmanikinmannequinmannikin

A mold for setting concrete

Example: "They built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation"

Forming - as a verb

Create (as an entity)

Example: "Social groups form everywhere"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
organiseorganize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
createmake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To compose or represent

Example: "This wall forms the background of the stage setting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constitutemake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
becompriseconstituterepresent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Develop into a distinctive entity

Example: "Our plans began to take shape"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
springtake formtake shape
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
become
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Establish or impress firmly in the mind

Example: "We imprint our ideas onto our children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imprint

Assume a form or shape

Example: "The water formed little beads"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The forming storm clouds indicated a possible thunderstorm."
"The forming ice crystals made the sidewalks slippery."
"She joined a forming line of people waiting for the concert tickets."
"The artists showcased their forming sculptures at the gallery."
"The forming buds on the tree signaled the arrival of spring."
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Word Game Points

Is FORMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FORMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is FORMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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