Shape
Definition
The term "shape" refers to the external form, outline, or configuration of an object, or to the act of forming or molding something into a specific structure.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
- Verb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʃeɪp/
- Respelling: SHAYP
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʃeɪp/
- Respelling: SHAYP
Etymology
The word "shape" originates from the Old English "sceap" or "gesceap," meaning "form, figure, or creation," derived from Proto-Germanic "*skapiz," meaning "form" or "order." It has been used in English since before the 12th century.
Derivatives
- Shapely (adjective)
- Reshape (verb)
- Shaping (noun/verb)
- Unshaped (adjective)
- Shapeless (adjective)
Synonyms
- Form
- Figure
- Structure
Antonyms
- Disorder
- Amorphousness
- None
Usage
The term "shape" is used to describe the physical form of objects or the act of influencing or determining structure. For example: "The sculpture has an elegant shape," or "The policy will shape the future of education."
Related Terms
- Contour: The outline or edge of a shape.
- Geometry: The mathematical study of shapes and figures.
- Outline: A general or simplified representation of a shape.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- The external form or appearance of something: Refers to the visual configuration or figure of an object.
- Example: "The shape of the vase is cylindrical."
- A defined form or structure: Refers to the arrangement or order of parts.
- Example: "The architect designed the building with a unique shape."
- A state or condition: Refers to the physical fitness or readiness of a person.
- Example: "She is in great shape for the competition."
Verb
- To give a particular form or configuration: Refers to molding or influencing the structure of something.
- Example: "The artist will shape the clay into a bowl."
- To influence or determine the course of something: Refers to affecting the direction or development of an idea or event.
- Example: "Their decisions will shape the future of the company."
shape
The shape of the vase is cylindrical.
The architect designed the building with a unique shape.
She is in great shape for the competition.
🇨🇳 Mandarin Chinese
- 形状 (xíngzhuàng) - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɕiŋ˥˥ ʈʂwɑŋ˧˥/
- English Respelling: Sheeng-zhwahng
- 形式 (xíngshì) - Formal or official form or arrangement (often used in abstract contexts).
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɕiŋ˥˥ ʂʐ̩˧˥/
- English Respelling: Sheeng-shrr
🇮🇳 Hindi
- आकार (aakaar) - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɑːkaːr/
- English Respelling: Aah-kar
- स्वरुप (swaroop) - Form, shape in a more abstract sense.
- IPA Pronunciation: /sʋəruːp/
- English Respelling: Su-v-roop
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Forma - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfoɾma/
- English Respelling: For-ma
- Figura - Refers to shape, figure in a more artistic or abstract sense.
- IPA Pronunciation: /fiˈɣuɾa/
- English Respelling: Fee-goo-ra
🇫🇷 French
- Forme - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /fɔʁm/
- English Respelling: Form
- Figure - Can also mean shape, but often used to denote a figure or a character.
- IPA Pronunciation: /fi.ɡyʁ/
- English Respelling: Fee-guhr
🇸🇦 Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic)
- شكل (shakl) - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʃakl/
- English Respelling: Shakl
- هيئة (hay'ah) - Form, shape in a more formal or abstract context.
- IPA Pronunciation: /haiʔa/
- English Respelling: Hai-ah
🇧🇩 Bengali
- আকার (akar) - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /akar/
- English Respelling: Ah-kar
- ফর্ম (form) - English derived term for shape, often used in technical contexts.
- IPA Pronunciation: /fɔrm/
- English Respelling: Form
🇷🇺 Russian
- Форма (forma) - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈformə/
- English Respelling: Forma
- Облик (oblik) - Form, image, shape in a more abstract or artistic context.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɐˈblʲik/
- English Respelling: Ob-leek
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Forma - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɾmɐ/
- English Respelling: For-ma
- Figura - Can also mean shape, but often used in a more abstract or artistic context.
- IPA Pronunciation: /fiˈɡuɾɐ/
- English Respelling: Fee-goo-ra
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Bentuk - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /bɛn.tuk/
- English Respelling: Ben-took
- Wujud - Shape or form in an abstract sense.
- IPA Pronunciation: /wu.d͡ʒud/
- English Respelling: Woo-jood
🇩🇪 German
- Form - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /fɔʁm/
- English Respelling: Form
- Gestalt - Shape in a more abstract sense.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡəˈʃtalt/
- English Respelling: Ge-shtalt
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 形 (katachi) - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ka̠ta̠t͡ɕi/
- English Respelling: Ka-tah-chee
- 形状 (keijou) - Shape in a more formal or technical context.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ke̞ːd͡ʑo̞ː/
- English Respelling: Kay-joh
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Hình dạng - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /hiŋ̟ ɗa᷆ːŋ͡m/
- English Respelling: Hing-dang
- Dạng - Shorter form for shape, often used in a more casual or abstract context.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɗa᷆ːŋ͡m/
- English Respelling: Dang
🇰🇷 Korean
- 모양 (moyang) - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /mo.jaŋ/
- English Respelling: Mo-yahng
- 형태 (hyeongtae) - Shape in a more formal or technical context.
- IPA Pronunciation: /hjʌŋ.thɛ/
- English Respelling: Hyung-tae
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Şekil - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʃeˈcil/
- English Respelling: Sheh-kil
- Biçim - Form or shape in a more abstract or artistic sense.
- IPA Pronunciation: /biˈdʒim/
- English Respelling: Bee-jeem
🇵🇰 Urdu
- شکل (shakl) - General term for shape.
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʃəkl/
- English Respelling: Shakl
- صورت (soorat) - Form, shape in a more abstract or artistic sense.
- IPA Pronunciation: /sʊːrət/
- English Respelling: Soo-rat
