free form
a shape having an irregular contour, chiefly used in nonrepresentational art and industrial design.
Linguistics. a linguistic form that can occur by itself, as fire, book, or run.
Origin of free form
1- Compare bound form.
Other definitions for free-form (2 of 2)
or free·form
characterized by free form: free-form sculpture.
not organized or planned in a conventional way: a free-form international conglomerate.
encouraged to function or evolve without advance planning; spontaneous:free-form management.
without restrictions or preconceptions: The children were allowed to paint free-form.
Origin of free-form
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How to use free form in a sentence
This leaves enclosed and free forms of surface enrichment to be considered in this chapter.
Industrial Arts Design | William H. VarnumAll the free forms are nearly alike in their earliest stage after the formation of the archenteron.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4) | Francis Maitland Balfour
British Dictionary definitions for free form
/ arts /
an irregular flowing shape, often used in industrial or fabric design
freely flowing, spontaneous
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