closed form
closed form The crystal faces of a mineral which occupy repeat positions in relation to its symmetry elements can be grouped together as forms. A closed form is one which totally encloses a space, e.g. a cube or tetrahedron. Compare OPEN FORM.
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open form , open form. A structural procedure whereby the sequence and/or construction of parts of a notated work are variable. First employed by Ives, Cowell, a… Form , FORM
From the Latin forma, a term signifying figure or shape or "that which is seen" (Gr. ε[symbol omitted]δος) and having many derived meanings, suc… FORMATIVE , FORMATIVE.
1. In PHILOLOGY, a derivational AFFIX, especially one that determines part of speech or WORD class: -ness in darkness, forming a noun from… Davos , Davos •adiós, chausses, Close, Davos, dose, engross, gross, Grosz, jocose, morose, Rhos, verbose •grandiose • religiose • otiose •globose • viscose •… close , close1 / klōs/ • adj. 1. a short distance away or apart in space or time: the hotel is close to the sea. ∎ with very little or no space in between; d… -ism , -ISM
-ISM. A noun-forming SUFFIX, three of whose uses relate to language: (1) Forming words for concepts, activities, and conditions: agrammatism, bi…
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