forming

Meanings

• verb

  The act of shaping or forming something, especially by giving it structure.

• verb

  The process of developing or creating something, especially a plan or proposal.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɔɹmɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

compose , make up , beshape , transmogrify , take form , take shape

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forming
transforming , forming anew , deforming

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Variants

List of all variants of forming that leads to same result
form , form on , formabilities , formability , formable , formed , formed on , forming , forming on , forms , forms on , habit-forming , re-form , re-formation , re-formations , re-formed , re-forming , re-forms

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Forms

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formed, forming, formations

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to shape' or 'to form' in Old English, 'formian'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'forming' is used in various fields, including geology, where it refers to the process of creating new rock formations.

2. In mathematics, a 'forming' sequence is a sequence of numbers where each number is the sum of the previous two numbers.

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Related Concepts

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1. shaping: The act of giving a desired form or shape to something.

2. sculpting: The art of creating three-dimensional objects by carving, modeling, or assembling materials.

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Culture

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In literature, 'forming' is often used metaphorically to describe the creation of a new identity or self. In art, it can refer to the process of shaping a sculpture or molding clay.

How to Memorize "forming"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of shaping or molding clay, or imagine creating a plan or proposal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forming' with the idea of creating or shaping something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Forming Fishes' to remember the verb form: 'Forming' + 'ing' = 'Fishes'

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