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cubiform

cubiform

8.7
Shaped like a cube
  • adjective
  • /ˈkjuːbɪfɔrm/
: 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
57 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
2 4.3

Shaped like a cube

is the more general word for that same exact shape
cube-shaped
vscubiform
2 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
cuboid
vscubiform
1 6.7

Having the shape of a cube or a rectangular box

is limited to the strictly equal faced geometric solid
blocklike
vscubiform
1 4.0

Shaped like a solid box with straight edges

is the strict equal faced geometric solid rather than a rough block shape
cuboidal
vscubiform
1 7.7

Shaped like a cube

is the precise equal faced form rather than a resemblance
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
hexahedral
vscubiform
8.0

Having six flat faces like a cube

is the specific equal faced solid rather than any six faced form

How Cubic

cubiform
8.7
boxy
11 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.