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. |
fornication |
voluntary sexual relations between a man and woman not married to each other. |
for nothing |
for no purpose. |
for real |
(informal) real or really; actual or actually. |