| formation |
the act of forming or the state of being formed. [4 definitions] |
| formative |
providing or capable of providing form or shape. [2 definitions] |
| form class |
a class of words or word elements that share certain grammatical features and therefore function similarly in a language, such as the class of words called adjectives. |
| former1 |
occurring in or pertaining to the past; previous. [4 definitions] |
| former2 |
one that forms. |
| formerly |
in the past; in a preceding time. |
| formfitting |
of clothing, designed to follow the body's contours; close-fitting. |
| formic |
of or pertaining to ants. [2 definitions] |
| Formica |
trademark for a heat-resistant and chemical-resistant covering of thermosetting plastic, esp. used on tables and counter tops. |
| formic acid |
a colorless, caustic organic acid, naturally emitted by ants, nettles, spiders, and the like as a stinging defense, and synthetically produced for use in a variety of industrial processes. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. [3 definitions] |
| formless |
without distinct shape, form, or order. |
| form letter |
a business letter, solicitation, or the like, composed so that it may be sent to any number of people with only minor changes such as the salutation and date. |
| Formosa |
see "Taiwan." |
| formula |
a rule or procedure expressed in a standard way in words or symbols. [6 definitions] |
| formularize |
to express in a systematic or formulaic manner; reduce to a formula. |
| formulary |
a collection of prescribed forms, as in a prayer book. [3 definitions] |
| formulate |
to state in precise or systematic terms. [3 definitions] |
| formulation |
the process or result of clear, methodical development or articulation. |
| formulize |
to reduce to a formula; express in a formula; formulate. |
| fornicate |
to have sexual relations out of marriage. |