FORMED

Pronunciation (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does formed mean? 

• FORMED (adjective)
  The adjective FORMED has 5 senses:

1. clearly defined
2. having or given a form or shape
3. formed in the mind
4. having taken on a definite arrangement
5. fully developed as by discipline or training

  Familiarity information: FORMED used as an adjective is common.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FORMED (adjective)

Meaning:

Clearly defined

Synonyms:

formed; defined; settled

Context example:

I have no formed opinion about the chances of success

Similar:

definite (precise; explicit and clearly defined)

Meaning:

Having or given a form or shape

Similar:

perfected ((of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed)

phylliform (having the shape of a leaf)

pitcher-shaped (shaped in the form of a pitcher)

precast (of structural members especially of concrete; cast into form before being transported to the site of installation)

ribbon-shaped (shaped in the form of a ribbon)

rudder-like (formed like and serving like a rudder)

saddle-shaped (shaped in the form of a horse's saddle)

paddle-shaped (shaped in the form of a paddle)

oven-shaped (shaped like an oven)

nutmeg-shaped (shaped like a nutmeg)

navicular; scaphoid (shaped like a boat)

lyre-shaped (shaped like a lyre)

L-shaped (shaped in the form of the letter L)

lip-shaped (shaped in the form of a lip)

lancet-shaped (shaped in the form of a lancet)

lance-shaped (shaped like a lance)

keel-shaped (shaped in the form of the keel of a boat)

slipper-shaped (shaped in the form of a slipper)

molded; shaped; wrought (shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort))

spade-like; spade-shaped (shaped in the form of a spade)

W-shaped (shaped in the form of the letter W)

v-shaped (shaped in the form of the letter V)

vermiform; worm-shaped (resembling a worm; long and thin and cylindrical)

vase-shaped (shaped in the form of a vase)

U-shaped (shaped in the form of the letter U)

umbrella-shaped (shaped in the form of an umbrella)

turnip-shaped (shaped in the form of a turnip)

trumpet-shaped (shaped in the form of a trumpet)

thimble-shaped (shaped in the form of a thimble)

tadpole-shaped (shaped in the form of a tadpole)

T-shaped (shaped in the form of the letter T)

tassel-shaped (shaped like a tassel)

stirrup-shaped (shaped in the form of a stirrup)

s-shaped (shaped in the form of the letter S)

spoon-shaped (shaped in the form of a spoon)

spider-shaped (shaped in the form of a spider)

Y-shaped (shaped in the form of the letter Y)

H-shaped (shaped in the form of the letter H)

catenulate; chainlike (having a chainlike form)

cast ((of molten metal or glass) formed by pouring or pressing into a mold)

button-shaped (shaped like a button)

butterfly-shaped (shaped like a butterfly)

botuliform (shaped like a sausage)

bottle-shaped (shaped like a bottle)

boot-shaped (shaped like a boot)

blown ((of glass) formed by forcing air into a molten ball)

biform (having or combining two forms)

belt-shaped (shaped like a belt)

basket-shaped (shaped like a basket)

bar-shaped (shaped like a rigid strip of metal or wood)

bag-shaped (shaped like a bag)

bacillar; bacillary; bacilliform; baculiform; rod-shaped (formed like a bacillus)

awl-shaped (shaped like an awl)

acorn-shaped (shaped like an acorn)

claw-shaped (shaped like a claw)

club-shaped (shaped in the form of a club that is larger at one end)

club-shaped (shaped in the form of the club on playing cards)

hourglass-shaped (shaped in the form of an hourglass)

horn-shaped (shaped in the form of a horn)

hook-shaped (shaped in the form of a hook)

harp-shaped (shaped in the form of a harp)

hammer-shaped (shaped in the form of a hammer)

guitar-shaped (shaped in the form of a guitar)

funnel-shaped (shaped in the form of a funnel)

football-shaped (shaped in the form of a football)

foot-shaped (shaped in the form of a foot)

fig-shaped (shaped in the form of a fig)

fan-shaped (shaped in the form of a fan)

eel-shaped (shaped in the form of an eel)

drum-like; drum-shaped (shaped in a form resembling a drum)

die-cast (formed by forcing molten metal into a die)

cross-shaped (shaped in the form of a cross)

cowl-shaped (shaped like a cowl)

ductile; malleable; pliable; pliant; tensile; tractile (capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out)

Antonym:

unformed (not having form or shape)

Meaning:

Formed in the mind

Synonyms:

conceived; formed

Similar:

planned (designed or carried out according to a plan)

Meaning:

Having taken on a definite arrangement

Context examples:

cheerleaders were formed into letters / we saw troops formed into columns

Similar:

organized (formed into a structured or coherent whole)

Meaning:

Fully developed as by discipline or training

Context example:

a fully formed literary style

Similar:

developed (being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful)