(mathematics, computing) A standard or normal presentation of a mathematical entity or a text string, etc.

plural of combining form

A simple tailor's dummy with no head or limbs

(music) A form of classical music consisting of a single movement divided into three main sections, the exposition, development and recapitulation, sometimes followed by a coda.

(music) A style of composition in which one contrasting section of music is written between two similar outer sections.

(music) ternary form

A back-formation; a word formed by removing a perceived morpheme from an older word.

To form a word by a back-formation process.

plural of canonical form

Orbital riveting.