forma

Meaning

1. (declension-1) form; figure, shape, appearance
2. (declension-1) fine form; beauty
3. (declension-1) outline, plan, design
4. (declension-1) model, pattern, stamp, mold
5. (declension-1, figuratively) manner, kind, sort

Concepts

shape

form

beauty

model

figure

stamp

appearance

forma

configuration

die

💀

drawing

Synonyms

figura

facies

imago

moneta

decor

formositas

nota

venustas

descriptio

designatio

Translations

Form

forme

vorm

forma

forma

forma

fysiek

forma

beleza

estado

beauté

Gestalt

φόρμα

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈfoːr.ma]

Etymology

Unknown. Perhaps from an Etruscan *morma, from Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ, “shape, fashion, appearance, outward form, contour, figure”), with dissimilation *m-m > *f-m, as seen in formīca (“ant”) and formīdō (“ghost, scarecrow”).