Form
Form noun - The outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance.
Physical shape and form are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Physical shape" instead a noun "Form".
Physical shape
Form and physical shape are semantically related. You can use "Form" instead a noun phrase "Physical shape".
Both terms in one sentence
- Uriel, an immortal archangel, is capable of changing his physical shape to any age, though he seems to prefer the form of a young man.
Source: Immortality Begins at 20 - Human(oids) are explicitly stated to be superior in Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann due to their ability to access Spiral Energy, because their physical shape is the most efficient form for using it.
Source: Humanity Is Superior -
A creature without form, that feeds on horror and fear, that must assume a physical shape to kill.
Source: Hysterical Woman
Cite this Source
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