Forme - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Forme is an archaic or poetic spelling of form, referring to the shape, structure, or arrangement of something. It is rarely used in modern English but appears in older texts.
Definition:
A mold or shape used to create or define the structure of something.
Synonyms:
mold, template, pattern, cast
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
chaos, disorder
Common Collocations:
casting forme, printing forme, metal forme
Derivatives:
formed, forming, formless
Usage Tips:
Use "forme" to refer to a physical mold or structure in printing or manufacturing contexts.
Common Phrases:
in good forme, out of forme, set the forme
Etymology:
Derived from Old French "forme," from Latin "forma" meaning shape or mold.
Examples:
- 1. The printer adjusted the forme before starting the press.
- 2. This metal forme will shape the molten glass perfectly.
- 3. The artist used a wooden forme for her clay sculptures.
- 4. The book’s pages were set in a precise printing forme.