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free´-form´ — free form, 1. a linguistic form which occurs alone or independently, as distinguished from a bound form. Examples: cold, street, eaten. 2. a form not having a conventional or prescribed structure or shape, such as one in music, art, or design: »a … Useful english dictionary
free-form — free′ form or free′form adj. 1) characterized by asymmetrical or irregular form: free form sculpture[/ex] 2) cvb functioning or evolving without advance planning or without conventional structures • Etymology: 1950–55 … From formal English to slang
free-form — [frē′fôrm΄] adj. 1. having an irregular, usually curvilinear form or outline 2. not conforming to the conventional rules of composition, form, etc.; spontaneous, unrestrained, etc … English World dictionary
free-form — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ not conforming to a regular or formal structure … English terms dictionary
free-form — I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a free form a free form contour free form art a free form coffee table a free form swimming pool II. adjective … Useful english dictionary
free form — noun a morpheme that can occur alone • Syn: ↑free morpheme • Hypernyms: ↑morpheme * * * noun : an asymmetrical biomorphic and usually nonrectilinear shape used in works of art or of design especially of the 20th century and found typically in the … Useful english dictionary
free form — also free form ADJ: ADJ n A free form work of art or piece of music has not been created according to a standard style or convention. ...free form jazz … English dictionary
free-form — adjective Date: 1950 1. having or being an irregular or asymmetrical shape or design < free form furniture > 2. free 12b < free form dancing > … New Collegiate Dictionary
free-form — adj. Free form is used with these nouns: ↑jazz … Collocations dictionary
free-form — see free form … English dictionary
