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forming

|form-ing|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈfɔːmɪŋ/

(form)

shape or structure

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
formformsformsformedformedforming
Etymology
Etymology Information

'form' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'forma', where 'forma' meant 'shape or appearance'.

Historical Evolution

'forma' transformed into the Old French word 'forme', and eventually became the modern English word 'form' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'shape or appearance', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to create or develop something'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'form'.

The artist is forming a sculpture out of clay.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40