Form

Definitions of Form
  1. noun
    the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
    synonyms: Figur, Gestalt
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    dreidimensionale Form
    a three-dimensional shape
    Figur, Gestalt
    a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
    Linie
    a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
    amorphe Form
    an ill-defined or arbitrary shape
    Wölbung
    a shape that curves or bulges outward
    Zylinder
    a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
    Gerade, gerade Linie
    a line traced by a point traveling in a constant direction; a line of zero curvature
    Polyeder
    a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
    Zickzack
    an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
    Kugel
    a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center
    Falte, Falz
    an angular or rounded shape made by folding
    Blase
    an indistinct shapeless form
    Raum
    an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things)
    Block
    a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
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    Attribut, Eigenschaft, Merkmal
    an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
  2. noun
    a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
    synonyms: Figur, Gestalt
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    Plastik, Skulptur
    a three-dimensional work of plastic art
    Herz
    a plane figure with rounded sides curving inward at the top and intersecting at the bottom; conventionally used on playing cards and valentines
    Polygon
    a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
    konische Figur
    (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone
    Halbkreis
    a plane figure with the shape of half a circle
    Stern
    a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
    Baum, Baumstruktur
    a figure that branches from a single root
    type of:
    Figur, Gestalt
    the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
  3. noun
    good physical condition; being in shape or in condition
    synonyms: Fitness, Fitneß, Kondition, körperliches Wohlgefühl
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    körperliche Beeinträchtigung
    poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
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    Bestform, Höchstform, Topform
    a state of fitness and good health
  4. noun
    social deportment
    synonyms: Manieren
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    Verhalten
    (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
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