definition of
form

[1] #1 form n. [word form, signifier, descriptor] the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached". wn

[2] #2 form n. [kind, sort, variety] a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?". wn

[3] #3 form n. [shape, pattern] a perceptual structure; "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them". wn

[4] #4 form v. [organize, organise] create (as an entity); "social groups form everywhere"; "They formed a company". wn

[5] #5 form v. [constitute, make] to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction". wn