forme

/fɔʁm/

Definitions

1. noun

A particular shape, structure, or form

“The architect designed the building’s unique forme to maximize natural light”

2. noun

A mold, cast, or shape, especially for casting metals or other materials

“The engineer created a forme to produce the complex metal alloy”

3. noun

A previous state or condition, especially of the mind or body

“Her recovery from the illness brought her back to her former forme”

4. verb

to give shape or form to something

“The artist forme the clay into a beautiful sculpture”

5. verb

to bring back to a previous state or condition

“The medicine forme the patient’s health, allowing them to recover”

Synonyms

  • cast
  • form
  • mold
  • shape

Antonyms

  • deformation
  • distortion