Commentary: FORM[+shape][+abstract][+stylistic][+composition][+arrangement][+intentional]
NOTE: a metaphoric extension of Sense 2 (physical shape) to more abstract intentional arrangement or structure
Examples:
This wine has good form and balance. (refers to structure in flavor and taste)
Their study of musical form included elements of harmony and melody.
Critics say his speeches have a lot of form but little content.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: FORM[+shape][+spatial][+geometry][+of_object] shape, configuration, countour, conformation-
NOTE: implies a physical, geometric, spatial shape
NOTE: X HAS FORM
Examples:
The form of that lake suggests it was created by a meteor impact.
The painting has really captured nicely the form, texture and color of the tree.
This physical pyramid is a close approximation to the perfect geometrical form of a pyramid.
Mary admired the delicate graceful form of the vase.
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: FORM[+activity][+behavior][+conduct] Refers to human conduct in a social context
Examples:
It was poor form of John to show up at the dinner with an uninvited guest. (not proper conduct)
What is the right form for greeting the Japanese guests and introducing them at the meeting?
John has an excessive concern for legal form and precedent.
True to form, they showed up at the meeting twenty minutes late. (Idiomatic usage - based on past behavior, they did the expected thing)
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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 5a
Commentary: FORM[+state][+manifestation][+modality][+appearance] a particular mode in which something is manifested
NOTE: refers to the manifestation or appearance of a specific thing, not an abstract class
NOTE: X IS FORM
Examples:
The word 'swiftly' is the adverbial form of the English noun 'swift'. (implies a specific manifestation)
This expression is the polite form of address in German.
Her obsession took the form of compulsive exercise twice a day.
The essay was in the form of a dialogue.
Write down your ideas in outline form first, before beginning to write the actual story.
Although this form in English looks similar to that form in Mayan, the words are not related. (refers to specific tokens of writing, not whole system)
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: FORM[+entity][+abstract][+category][+variety] a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic
NOTE: refers to a collection of instances, not a single specific instance (compare to Sense 4)
NOTE: substituting the word 'type' for 'form' should sound natural for instances of this sense., X IS TYPE/FORM OF Y
Examples:
Sculpture and painting are forms of visual art.
Although it is a form of cancer, it never metastasizes.
Sponsorship is a form of advertising.
The book describes various forms of worship in human society.
This picture shows another rare form of that African butterfly. (picture of a variant type)
Was the fugue a popular form of musical composition during the 17th century? (refers to a whole type, not a specific piece)
The microbiologist may have discovered a new form of this virus.
Linear B is among the earlier forms of human writing. (refers to the system as a type, not an instance of its manifestation)
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: FORM[+shape][+anatomical][+of_being]
NOTE: refers to the whole physique of a human, or animal
NOTE: related to Sense 2, but is a specific reference to anatomical shapes of humans, animals
Examples:
Leonardo studied the human form.
The art class has been sketching nude forms in charcoal for the past several weeks.
The man's eyes scanned the slender form of the woman from head to toe.
The forms, both animal and human, on the left side of the wall were painted 1000 years earlier than those on the right side.
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5
Commentary: FORM[+entity][+artifact][+document][+with_spaces][+for_writing] a printed document with spaces in which to write
Examples:
He filled out his tax forms.
The lawyer requires our signature on three different forms.
The nurse gave me a form to fill out while I waited.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 12
Commentary: FORM[+entity][+artifact][+mold][+temporary][+for_wet_concrete] a mold for setting concrete
Examples:
They built elaborate forms for pouring the foundation.
You must pour the mixture into a form before it hardens.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 16
Commentary: FORM[+entity][+artifact][+mannequin] a life-size dummy used to display clothes
Examples:
The forms in the front window of the dress shop displayed winter sportswear.
The storage area of the department store contained old forms and clothing racks.
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 15
Commentary: FORM[+state][+preparedness][+performance] an ability to perform well
Examples:
He was at the top of his form.
The team was off form last night.
The actor was in terrible form in last night's performance.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 14
Commentary: FORM[+state][+manifestation][+modality][+phase][+of_matter] a distinct state of matter in a system, e.g, solid, liquid, gaseous, plasma
NOTE: a narrower chemical usage of Sense 4
Examples:
Oxygen is very cold in its liquid form.
Water vapor is just a gaseous form of H2O.
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 11
Commentary: FORM[+entity][+person][+group][+student][+same_class] grade - a body of students who are taught together
NOTE: British usage
Examples:
Early morning forms are always sleepy.
His son is in the fifth form this year at school.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 13
Commentary: FORM[+event][+physical][+movement][+sequence][+connected] pre-determined sequence of movements
Examples:
John practiced his forms for Tai-Kwon-Do.
The ballerinas are learning all the basic forms, beginning with the first position.
Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: FORM[+entity][+artifact][+document][+record][+performance][+racing]
Examples:
John studied the racing forms before the Kentucky Derby.
The forms are printed in the daily newspaper.
Mappings:
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: -12_2