form class

American  

noun

Grammar.

1. a class of words or forms in a given language that have one or more grammatical features in common, as, in Latin, all masculine nouns in the nominative singular, all masculine singular nouns, all masculine nouns, or all nouns.

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form class British  

noun

1. another term for part of speech

2. a group of words distinguished by common inflections, such as the weak verbs of English

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Etymology

Origin of form class

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

"My older brother had warned me that there was some bad behaviour, but not a lot. I think I'm just unlucky that they're in my form class."

From BBC

The 17-year-old was due to return to sixth form classes next Monday but is currently struggling for breath.

From BBC

But in their present form class actions are subject to potential abuse.

From US News

One of the biggest challenges to new group cases will be proving far-flung plaintiffs have enough in common to form classes -- a problem the community banks may face, he said.

From Reuters

We are ready to form classes to study it and to discuss it, but these solemn assemblies are not likely to be disturbed by outbursts of "great joyous laughter."

From Project Gutenberg