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free-form

[adj. free-fawrm; adv. free-fawrm]
–adjective
1. characterized by free form: free-form sculpture.
2. not organized or planned in a conventional way: a free-form international conglomerate.
3. encouraged to function or evolve without advance planning; spontaneous: free-form management.
–adverb
4. without restrictions or preconceptions: The children were allowed to paint free-form.
Also, freeform.


Origin:
1950–55
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free·form   (frē'fôrm')   
adj.  
  1. Having or characterized by a usually flowing asymmetrical shape or outline: freeform sculpture.

  2. Characterized by an unconventional or variable form: their own freeform teaching methods.

free'form' adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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