definite shape

collocation in English

meaningsofdefiniteandshape

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definite
adjective
uk
/ˈdef.ɪ.nət/us
/ˈdef.ən.ət/
fixed, certain, ...
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shape
noun
uk
/ʃeɪp/us
/ʃeɪp/
the particular physical form or appearance ...
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(Definition ofdefiniteandshapefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdefinite shape

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The proposal is only under preliminary investigation and has not yet takendefiniteshape.
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The par ty's 1948 second congress gave moredefiniteshapeto the factions.
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In the thirteenth century our national architecture took itsdefiniteshape, alongside of our laws, language, and political institutions.
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Among other things, the development of raw material shortages and other difficulties had begun to take moredefiniteshape.
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In our recent debates it looked as if at long last a policy had takendefiniteshapeand was being translated into action.
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The proposal is only under preliminary investigation and has not yet takendefiniteshape.
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I infer that to-night their opposition is going to take a moredefiniteshape.
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Meanwhile, it is impossible to state thedefiniteshapewhich the arrangement will take.
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I shall be willing, however, to consider the matter further when the replanning of the city centre has taken a moredefiniteshape.
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Things will have cleared somewhat by 1960, and it may be that economic affairs will then be takingdefiniteshape.
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We have had fleeting phantoms—one idea after another, which no one has ever been able to put intodefiniteshape.
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It all depends on how long we have to wait before this much more ambitious project is put intodefiniteshape.
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It was pure white and had nodefiniteshapeor form, resembling somewhat a great white shroud fitted with propelling fins.
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A "habitat patch" is any discrete area with adefiniteshape, spatial and configuration used by a species for breeding or obtaining other resources.
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His true form is essentially a living flame: warm, brilliant, and without adefiniteshape.
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A gas has nodefiniteshapeor volume, but occupies the entire container in which it is confined.
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Megalith also denotes an item consisting of rock(s) hewn in definite shapes for special purposes.
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