əˈnætəmi bɑd bɒd bɪld kɑːst kast ˈtʃæsi kənˈdɪʃən kənˌfɪɡ.əˈreɪ.ʃən kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈreɪ.ʃən kɑnfɚˈmeɪʃən ˈkɒntʊə(ɹ) dɪˈtɜːmɪn dɪˈtɝmɪn ˈfɪɡjɚ ˈfɪɡə ˈfɪɡɚ flɛʃ fɔːm fɔɹm fɔːm fɔɹm fɹeɪm ˈɪn.flu.əns ˈpat(ə)n ˈpætəɹn ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt ʃeɪp ʃeɪp

the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance geometry is the mathematical science of shape give shape or form to shape the dough form the young child's character shape or influence; give direction to experience often determines ability mold public opinion make something, usually for a specific function She molded the rice balls carefully Form cylinders from the dough shape a figure Work the metal into a sword the visual appearance of something or someone the delicate cast of his features any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) he could barely make out their shapes alternative names for the body of a human being Leonardo studied the human body he has a strong physique the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak a perceptual structure the composition presents problems for students of musical form a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases ‘in condition’ or ‘in shape’ or ‘out of condition’ or ‘out of shape’)