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- [fawrm]
- /fɔrm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawrm]
- /fɔrm/
Definitions of formable word
- noun formable external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form. 1
- noun formable the shape of a thing or person. 1
- noun formable a body, especially that of a human being. 1
- noun formable a dummy having the same measurements as a human body, used for fitting or displaying clothing: a dressmaker's form. 1
- noun formable something that gives or determines shape; a mold. 1
- noun formable a particular condition, character, or mode in which something appears: water in the form of ice. 1
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Origin of formable
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English forme < Old French < Latin fōrma form, figure, model, mold, sort, Medieval Latin: seat
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Parts of speech for Formable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
formable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
formable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for formable
adj formable
- soft — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- malleable — capable of being extended or shaped by hammering or by pressure from rollers.
- flexile — flexible; pliant; tractable; adaptable.
- adjustable — If something is adjustable, it can be changed to different positions or sizes.
- bending — to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop.
adjective formable
- bendable — to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop.
- elastic — (of an object or material) able to resume its normal shape spontaneously after contraction, dilatation, or distortion.
- extensible — Able to be extended; extendable.
- extensile — Capable of being stretched out or protruded.
- flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
Antonyms for formable
adj formable
- rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- unbend — to straighten from a bent form or position.
- unyielding — unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard: trees so unyielding that they broke in the harsh north winds.
- obstinate — firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
- ornery — ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper: No one can get along with my ornery cousin.
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