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cubiform

cubiform

8.7
Shaped like a cube
  • adjective
  • /ˈkjuːbɪfɔrm/
translation icon : cubiforme
  • The crystal has a distinctly cubiform appearance under the microscope.

Examples

  • The mineral's cubiform structure makes it easy to identify among other samples.

  • Architects sometimes design cubiform buildings to create a modern look.

  • Look at that cubiform building in the distance!

  • The cubiform blocks were used to build the modern structure.

  • The crystal has a distinctly cubiform appearance under the microscope.

  • The mineral's cubiform structure makes it easy to identify among other samples.

  • The cubiform blocks were used to build the modern structure.

Synonyms

cubic
vscubiform
8 3.8

Having the shape of a cube with equal length, width, and height

is the broader descriptive label for that equal dimension form
cubical
vscubiform
1 4.3

Shaped like a cube

is the more general word for that same exact shape
cube-shaped
vscubiform
1 3.2

A shape like a box with six equal square sides and right angles

is the general name for that exact geometric form
box-shaped
vscubiform
1 3.0

Shaped like a box with flat sides and straight corners

is specifically the strictly equal faced geometric solid rather than any box
cubelike
vscubiform
3.2

Having six flat square sides and sharp corners like a box

is the true geometric shape rather than a mere appearance
cuboidal
vscubiform
7.7

Shaped like a cube

is the precise equal faced form rather than a resemblance
cuboid
vscubiform
6.7

Having the shape of a cube or a rectangular box

is limited to the strictly equal faced geometric solid
hexahedral
vscubiform
8.0

Having six flat faces like a cube

is the specific equal faced solid rather than any six faced form
blocklike
vscubiform
4.0

Shaped like a solid box with straight edges

is the strict equal faced geometric solid rather than a rough block shape

How Cubic

cubiform
8.7
boxy
5 3.2

Surface Forms

cubiform positive

Morphology

cubiform = cube (transparent) = cube + form

The adjective is a straightforward formation from 'cube' + the productive suffix '-form' meaning 'having the shape of', so its meaning is directly derivable.

Etymology

Cubiform combines cube and -form, where cube is the familiar solid and -form means 'shape'. So cubiform means 'having the shape of a cube', which is why we use it for cube-shaped buildings or crystals.