Greek and Latin Roots, Grades 3–5: Florida's B.E.S.T. Roots: form

This vocabulary list features words with the Latin root forma meaning "form, shape, figure."
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  1. conform
    be similar, be in line with
  2. cuneiform
    an ancient wedge-shaped script used in Mesopotamia
  3. deform
    assume a different shape
  4. formal
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
  5. formality
    a requirement of etiquette or custom
  6. format
    the general appearance of a publication
  7. formation
    the act of establishing or creating something
  8. formative
    minimal language unit that has a syntactic function
  9. formula
    a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
  10. formulate
    prepare according to instructions
  11. formulation
    the act of inventing or contriving an idea or explanation
  12. inform
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
  13. informal
    not in accord with established conventions and requirements
  14. information
    knowledge acquired through study or experience
  15. informative
    serving to instruct or enlighten
  16. malformed
    distorted or badly shaped
  17. platform
    a raised horizontal surface
  18. reform
    make changes for improvement to remove abuse and injustices
  19. reformation
    improvement in the condition of institutions or practices
  20. transform
    change or alter in appearance or nature
  21. transform
    change or alter in appearance or nature
  22. transformation
    the act of changing in form or shape or appearance
  23. transformer
    an electrical device changing one voltage to another
  24. uniform
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a group
Created on Thu May 02 22:41:31 EDT 2024 (updated Tue Aug 06 17:11:11 EDT 2024)

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