definition of forming
Full Definition of FORM. 1. a: the shape and structure of something as distinguished from its material b: a body (as of a person) especially in its external appearance or as distinguished from the face: figure c archaic: beauty.ord Root of FORM. The Latin word forma, meaning â form â or â shape, â gives us the root form. Words from the Latin forma have something to do with shape. The form of a person or thing is its shape. To con form is to fit in with others in form, shape, or manner.