forma
Mold in Latin
Forma is Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese for form or shape.
In English contexts, it appears mainly in Latin phrases: pro forma (as a formality), in forma pauperis (as a poor person, for fee waivers in court).
The word occasionally surfaces in discussions of art, philosophy, or architecture where Romance-language sources are referenced.
Science of spatial relationships
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- figureOutline or numeral
- contourBounding line of shape
- outlineSummary of key elements
profile · configuration · dimensions · proportions · symmetry · curvature · angularity · morphology
Structured group with purpose
- configurationArrangement of parts
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
alignment · placement · distribution · spatial · hierarchy · grouping · positioning · setup
Detailed technical drawing
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- conceptAbstract mental construct
- sketchHasty informal drawing
- draftPreliminary version of text
schematic · layout · composition · arrangement · planning · iteration · refinement · aesthetic
Shaping through liquid form
- matrixOrdered numerical arrangement
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- dieStop being alive
- impressionEffect on the mind
cavity · plaster · silicone · resin · ceramics · pottery · foundry · injection
Filled-in outline shape
- profileSide-facing outline
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
- borderOuter edge or limit
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
boundary · curve · delineation · tracing · relief · topography · lineament · rim
Recurring thematic element
- repetitionAct of redoing
- tessellationGapless plane coverage
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- floralOf or like blooms
abstract · herringbone · chevron · paisley · plaid · tartan · damask · arabesque
geometry
Science of spatial relationships
- silhouetteFilled-in outline shape
- figureOutline or numeral
- contourBounding line of shape
outline · profile · configuration · dimensions · proportions · symmetry · curvature · angularity · morphology · structure
organization
Structured group with purpose
- configurationArrangement of parts
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
order · alignment · placement · distribution · spatial · hierarchy · grouping · positioning · setup · array
blueprint
Detailed technical drawing
draft · schematic · layout · composition · arrangement · planning · iteration · refinement · aesthetic · functional
casting
Shaping through liquid form
impression · cavity · plaster · silicone · resin · ceramics · pottery · foundry · injection · sculpture
silhouette
Filled-in outline shape
perimeter · boundary · curve · delineation · tracing · relief · topography · lineament · rim · circumference
motif
Recurring thematic element
- repetitionAct of redoing
- tessellationGapless plane coverage
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
floral · abstract · herringbone · chevron · paisley · plaid · tartan · damask · arabesque · lattice
- baby formulaManufactured breast milk alternative
- form letterPrewritten mail for many
- art formCreative expression category
- for your information
- life formsLiving biological entities
- formal attireDressy occasion clothing
form, inform, uniform, formal, reform, information, formed, forms, former